Shallot Raita

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 -4 large shallots, finely diced
  • salt, as needed
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • cayenne powder, dash
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

  1. Put the yougurt into a serving bowl.
  2. Add water, more or less, depending on how thick you want the yogurt to be, and stir until smooth.
  3. Add the shallots and salt and blend.
  4. In a small frying pan put the oil and mustard seeds. Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds have popped for about 5 seconds.
  5. Quickly add the cayenne and then pour the mixture into the yogurt. Stir.
  6. Garnish with the cilantro.
  7. Set in the fridge for a time so that the flavors can marry. Good served with vegetable biriyani.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

393 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 27.1g 35% DV
Carbs 34.4g 12% DV
Fiber 6.5g 23% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769mg 100% DV
Potassium 1569.8mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 151.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 396mg 30% DV
Iron 12.2mg 68% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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