Recipe for Carrot Yogurt Raita

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes (includes standing)

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coarsely grated carrot
Large pinch of cayenne
Salt
2 tablespoons each chopped mint, chives and cilantro (all, any, or a mix)

Directions

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the mustard seeds and cumin, let them pop a bit — be careful — then stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, till barely golden.
3. Put the grated carrot into a mixing bowl, and carefully stir in the hot contents of the skillet.
4. Add the cayenne and salt, to taste.
5. Stir in the yogurt.
6. Let the raita sit at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
7. Just before serving, stir in the mint, chives and cilantro.