Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment) Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment) Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment) Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Bruce Aidells This cool, creamy condiment is a must with spicy Indian recipes. Whole-milk yogurt soothes the palate and stands up to the spicier dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, coarsely shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole-milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash of ground nutmeg
  • Dash of ground cinnamon
  • Dash of ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Place cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss well; drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain. Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Combine the cucumber, yogurt, and remaining ingredients.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment) Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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