Apple Raita

Name: Apple Raita
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1 small tart apple, peeled and coarsely grated; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 serrano chile, seeds removed, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 garlic clove, minced

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1 small tart apple, peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 serrano chile, seeds removed, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1

In a small mixing bowl, stir together yogurt, apple, ginger, chile and salt.
2

Warm oil in a very small skillet over medium heat.
3

When oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
4

Let seeds sizzle and pop, then stir in garlic and let sizzle without browning.
5

Carefully pour hot contents of skillet into yogurt and stir together.
6

Let mixture sit for 5 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.
7

Serve at cool room temperature.
8

(May be prepared up to several hours in advance.)