Bits of diced cool cucumber, minced basil, and toasted walnuts swirled into creamy whole milk yogurt–this cucumber basil raita dip is a deliciously healthful appetizer. Scoop a spoonful onto your pita chip and you’ll know exactly what I mean.
What is raita?
Raita, RYE-ta, is a traditional palate-cooling yogurt “salad” to go with spicy Indian curry.
I used to make this light refreshing raita only for Indian curry theme dinners. And then I discovered how awesome it is with pita chips and veggies. Wow–raita dip!
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In the beginning and the end this is an East Indian raita of cucumber, fresh basil, and walnuts, spiced with cumin and cayenne.
Paired with toasted pita chips it becomes a popular party dip. With grilled vegetables–it’s the creamy chunky yogurt sauce you were wanting.
How about this dip as a healthful sauce on veggie burgers? Cucumber basil yogurt raita dip is your indispensable side condimentfor Indian curries. like this chard and chickpea curry. For all the possibilities, keep this recipe in your back pocket!
Note: Wallaby plain whole milk Greek yogurt is thick and creamy and makes the most amazing dip.
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Cucumber Basil Raita Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain whole milk or Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted
- 1 large cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Chop the toasted walnuts into 1/4-inch pieces. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise and, with a spoon, scrape away the seeds. Cut into 1/4-inch dice.
- Stir together the yogurt, walnuts, cucumber, and chopped basil. Season with cumin, cayenne and salt.
- Enjoy immediately, or serve later.
Nutrition
Is there any substitute for the dairy? · 17 August, 2017
Caron,
Start with the basic cashew cream here–but sub the cukes, basil, walnuts, and spices instead of the curry. Can you eat non-dairy yogurt. I hear there are some tasty ones out there. Link here. · 17 August, 2017