Carrot - Cashew Raita

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 8 dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons cashews, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed
• 1 pinch kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 strain the yogurt for 1 to 3 hours (you can line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or a tea towel, add yogurt, then gather up the corners, tie them tight, and hang in from the faucet).
• 2 place drained yogurt in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
• 3 add the remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
• 4 chill for several hours, and enjoy cold or at room temperature.