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Spinach And Yogurt Salad
(Raita Salad)
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| What You Need: |
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THE DRESSING
1½ cups Homemade Yogurt or yogurt from the market
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds, ground
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt to taste (optional)
THE SALAD
One 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/3 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
¼ cup currants
¼ cup roasted walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons other nuts (such as macadamias, almonds, pine nuts, and cashew nuts)
Paprika to taste
GARNISH
Sprig of mint
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Put the yogurt and sour cream in a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly blended.
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2. Add the cumin, coriander, and, if desired, black pepper, cayenne, and salt.
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3. Fold in the spinach and any or all of the other ingredients, except the paprika, into the yogurt mixture.
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4. If desired, sprinkle with paprika, and serve garnished with a mint sprig.
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