Raita Sauce

 

Serves 6

Vegetarian

Preparation: 10 mins

 

This is an unusual and rather good accompaniment to Slow Cooked Lamb and compliments the combined flavours.

 

To turn this into Cucumber Raita Sauce (or Tzatziki) , simply add the cucumber - a fresh and crunchy accompaniment

to eating lightly poached fish in butter and lemon.

Also delicious served with Roast Aubergine with Halloumi and Saffron Rice with Barberries

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 300ml (10 fl oz) Greek style yogurt

• Half to whole cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced (optional - this turns it into a Raita)

• A large handful of mint leaves, picked off the stalk and finely chopped

• 1 - 2 Large cloves of garlic, finely minced

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to garnish

• Juice of half a lemon, you may wish to add more according to taste

• Sea Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper.

 

 

 

Method

 

 

1. Combine all the above ingredients into a mixing bowl, adjust seasoning to taste.
    

2. Spoon the mixture into a small serving dish, trickle the oil on top - perfect accompaniment to Slow Cooked Lamb.