Cabbage and Apple Raita Recipe

Cabbage and Apple Raita Recipe

  • 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt or to taste
  • ¾ tsp (4 mL) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups (500 mL) diced apples
  • 6 cups (1/5 L) very finely shredded cabbage
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp (7 mL) mustard seeds
  1. Stir yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and chill well before serving. (Can be refrigerated for up to 8 hours.)
  2. In a separate bowl, toss together lemon juice and apples. Mix in cabbage. Cover and refrigerate until chilled or for up to 3 hours.
  3. Just before serving, pour yogurt into cabbage mixture. Add peanuts and toss to mix well.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add mustard seeds and cover immediately. When seeds stop popping within a few seconds, pour over top of cabbage. Toss and serve immediately.