Pomegranate Almond Raita

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Pomegranate Almond Raita

Ingredients:

(Amount of all ingredients are approximate and can be changed)

2 cups plain Greek yogurt (or thick, strained yogurt)
1 cup pomegranate arils
1/4 almond slivers or slices
Powdered sugar to taste (you may use any other sweetener)
Zest of one orange (if you do not have an orange, you may use a few drops of pure orange extract)
4-5 leaves of fresh mint (optional) + more for garnish if you want


Method:

If you are not using Greek yogurt, strain out the yogurt until it’s thick and creamy. Remove arils from pomegranates and set aside.

Muddle sugar with mint leaves. If you are not using sugar, julienne the mint leaves or crush them. Whisk yogurt and orange zest or extract, until creamy and lump free. Fold in the sugar and mint. Fold in the pomegranate arils and the almonds.

Garnish with more pomegranate arils and fresh mint. Chill until ready to serve.

This is a very free form recipe. Use any amount of yogurt to any amount of pomegranates. Serve as a side dish, a condiment, healthy snack or a dessert.