Raita is traditionally served as a cooling complement to particularly spicy dishes in Indian cuisine, but we find this yogurt salad an excellent accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, including the mild curried lamb patties below.

　　Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 Servings

　　

For radish raita

1/3 cup plain yogurt

　　2 tablespoons diced radish

　　1 teaspoon diced red onion

　　1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

　　

For lamb patties

3/4 pound ground lamb

　　3 tablespoons chopped red onion

　　1 1/2 tablespoons Major Grey's mango chutney

　　3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

　　1/8 teaspoon paprika

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　

Make raita:

Step 1

In a small bowl stir together all raita ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

　　

Make patties:

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together all patty ingredients except oil until combined well and season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. In a large heavy skillet oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook patties until just cooked through, about 3 1/2 minutes on each side.

　　

Step 3

Serve lamb patties with raita.