Raita with a Kick

A mint and cilantro yogurt dip that is essential to spice up your Pakistani appetite. It’s great to have alongside kebabs, curries, samosa, and basically any savory dish.

Step: 1

Combine chile pepper, mint, cilantro, and 2 teaspoons water in a grinder; grind into a paste.

Step: 2

Stir chile paste and yogurt together in a bowl. Thin with remaining 4 teaspoons water. Season with salt.

Per Serving: 44 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 5.4g; fat 1g; cholesterol 3.7mg; sodium 82.9mg.

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