CUCUMBER-LIME RAITA
Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt dip, brightened by lime and cilantro. Serve it as a condiment alongside spicy foods like curry or jerk chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt in colander set over a bowl, toss to combine and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Use your hands to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumbers, then transfer them to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, cilantro and lime zest and juice. Season the raita with more salt and pepper then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.
CUCUMBER AND RIESLING GRANITA
Pair this refreshing granita with fresh fruit for a light dessert, or serve it as a palate cleanser, or intermezzo, between courses.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash cucumbers, and pass through a juicer. Place in an 8-inch square metal baking pan, and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, and place in the freezer, uncovered, 1 hour; remove from freezer, and stir with a fork.
- Return to freezer until mixture is frozen and granular, about 3 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes. Serve, or cover with plastic wrap, and store in the freezer up to 2 weeks.
CUCUMBER AQUAVIT GRANITA
This granita is not particularly sweet and is best served as a first or intermezzo course. Try it on top of raw oysters or thick tomato slices.
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely chop enough of cucumbers to measure 4 1/2 cups and purée in a blender with remaining ingredients in 2 batches until smooth. Pour into an 8- to 9-inch baking pan.
- Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every hour, until evenly frozen, about 4 hours total. Scrape with a fork to lighten texture, crushing any lumps.
- Serve immediately or freeze, covered, up to 3 days (rescrape to lighten texture again if necessary).
CUCUMBER-LIME GRANITA
A cool refreshing dessert that's super easy to make. All you need are fresh cucumbers, limes, water and sugar!
Provided by Brooke Lark
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line shallow dish with parchment paper. In 2-quart saucepan, beat sugar and water with whisk until blended. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture becomes a thin syrup. Cool.
- Remove most of peel from cucumbers. With spoon, scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber into cubes.
- In blender, place cucumbers, lime juice and syrup. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into dish. Cover; freeze 2 to 3 hours or until completely frozen.
- Rake fork through mixture. Serve immediately, or return granita to freezer until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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