Photo: Broccoli and Dill Raita Slaw Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger Paste, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 (10-ounce) bags broccoli slaw
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional, can substitute pomegranate seeds)
- 1/2 cup skinless sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except the broccoli slaw, cranberries, and almonds. Taste for seasoning and adjust according to your palate.
Add the slaw, cranberries, and almonds and gently toss. Chill before serving.
Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (1/2-inch slices) fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
Save what you don't use in a small glass jar; it should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir-fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.
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By TraciInLA
Los Angeles, CA
on March 10, 2012
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Made this for dinner as a side to Aarti's Bombay Sloppy Joes, and it was a huge hit -- everyone went back for 2nds, and several people put the slaw on top of the sloppy joes, and now want them that way all the time.
Made almost exactly as written -- per other reviews, I cut the ginger-garlic paste in half, and used 2% Greek yogurt, because my health conscience just wouldn't let me buy whole milk yogurt. :-
I've been informed that I'll be making this dinner again -- and often. A big hit with my family.
By myvanbud_7437656
San Jose, CA
on February 19, 2012
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What a great change up on cold slaw salad. The dressing makes the salad. Refreshing and tasty. Thanks Aarti for a great recipe.
By sister_SUE
on February 19, 2012
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DELICIOUS! After watching this episode yesterday I was off to the store to get the items needed to make this meal. The salad was awesome. Savory with a hint of sweet from craisins and a nice nutty surprise from the almonds. BTW, if you don't want to invest in some of the more expensive spices, you can usually buy in bulk at your local natural food store. Enjoy!
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