Pasta Rings In Spicy Cucumber Raita Recipe

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Servings: 10

Ingredients

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  • 2 med -sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped or possibly grated yellow or possibly white onion
  • 2 c. plain yogurt
  • 1 clv garlic, chopped or possibly pressed
  • 2 x green onions, minced
  • 1 sm tomato, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon or possibly lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint or possibly parsley
  • 2 tsp grnd cumin
  • 1 lb anellini or possibly other small pasta rings
  •     fresh grnd black pepper
  •     salt
  •     fresh mint or possibly parley sprigs
  •     cucumber slices

Directions

  1. Combine grated cucumber and onion in a small non-metallic bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 10 min. Drain and squeeze dry.
  3. Whisk yogurt till creamy smooth. Add in cucumber mix, garlic, green onions, tomato, lemon or possibly lime juice, chopped mint or possibly parsley, cumin.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
  5. Refrigerateas long as overnight.
  6. Cook pasta in 4 qts boiling water till very al dente. Drain and rinse well in cool water, then drain again. Place in a large bowl and cold to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep pasta from sticking together.
  7. Combine pasta with yogurt mix. Garnish with mint or possibly parsley sprigs and cucumber slices.
  8. Note:In addition to being very good, this cool side dish is "heart-healthy".
  9. Excellent served with spicy meats.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 127g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 206  
Calories from Fat 21 10%
Total Fat 2.43g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.17g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 246mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.69g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 6%
Sugars 4.14g 3%
Protein 7.97g 13%
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