Grilled Onion Raita

A chunkier version of a typically smooth raita (RI-tah), this Indian condiment is easy to prepare if you're firing up the grill for other foods. Serve with any of the main dishes featured here or as a cooling complement to a fiery curry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  teaspoons  extravirgin olive oil
• 1  onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 3/4  cup  finely chopped English cucumber
• 3/4  cup  plain fat-free yogurt
• 3/4  teaspoon  cumin seeds
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Prepare grill.

Brush oil over onion. Place onion on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until browned and tender. Remove onion to a cutting board, and cool completely; chop.

Combine sliced onion, chopped cucumber, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

24 (26% from fat)

Fat:

0.7g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.5g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

1.3g

Carbohydrate:

3.8g

Fiber:

0.4g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.5mg

Sodium:

87mg

Calcium:

39mg