1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Granny Smith apple
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 piece fresh ginger - (abt 1")
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.
Place the lime juice in a mixing bowl, coarsely grate the apple into the bowl and toss with the juice.
Add the garlic, ginger and pineapple; toss to combine. Drain the mixture in a strainer and return to the bowl.
Add the yogurt and salt; mix together and fold in the basil. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours. Stir well before serving.
This recipe yields 2 cups.
Per tablespoon: 15 calories, 3g carbohydrate, 1g protein, no fat, no cholesterol.
Comments: I think of raitas as "cool downs" because they relieve the heat of Indian dishes.
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Added On: April 15, 2008
* Simply Delicious by Sheila Lukins from Parade magazine - Pub date: 10-24-2004
