Raita is a yogurt salad popular in Indian cuisine. Designed to be a a cooling counter-balance for many spicy Indian dishes, like Pork Balls in Curry Sauce or Bombay Pork Skillet. Reduce the calories by using lowfat or nonfat plain yogurt.

Corn & Cumin Raita

1 cup fresh corn niblets, cooked crisp-tender and drained*

2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 small tomato, chopped
1 (8-ounce) carton plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a small saute pan, toast cumin seed over high heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, crush and place in a small bowl.
2. Stir in corn and rest of ingredients until well blended and serve.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

*1 cup canned corn niblets, drained or 1 cup frozen corn niblets, thawed and drained can be substituted.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1/4 cup): Calories 60 calories; Protein 3 grams; Fat 1 grams; Sodium 105 milligrams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Saturated Fat 0 grams; Carbohydrates 11 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.