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Garlic Raita (Yoghurt)

Lahsun Raita

Vinodini Rastogi

Indian Main Vegetarian

This is a simple side dish for garlic lovers! Mrs. Rastogi is my sister in-law's mum. She is a brilliant cook - Mamta.

Ingredients

  • 1 large carton or 500 gm. or 1 pint natural yoghurt or dahi (use skimmed if you want low fat)
  • 10 cloves garlic (less if large cloves), peeled
  • 1-2 green chillies, to taste
  • A bunch of coriander leaves (1 cup chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala

Instructions

  1. Chop finely garlic, coriander and green chillies. This can be done together in a food processor.
  2. Fold all ingredients into the yoghurt until evenly mixed. Adjust seasoning.
  3. Garnish with a sprinkle of garam masala.
  4. Serve as an accompaniment to Indian food.

Notes

This recipe was originally created Oct 16, 2003 and last updated Jul 10, 2024

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