Avocado-Ginger Raita

Flesh of 1 large ripe avocado

1 cup plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt

¼ teaspoon jarred, pureed ginger or fresh peeled minced ginger root

Juice of ½ lime

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pinch sugar

½ teaspoon finely chopped mint leaves

½ teaspoon good-quality powdered harissa

Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, ginger, lime juice, salt, pepper and sugar, mixing until well combined.

Stir in half the mint and half the harissa. Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with the remaining mint and harissa.

Makes 8 servings, The raita can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; place plastic wrap directly on the surface.

Nutrition | Per serving: 50 calories, 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 1 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar

Visi R. Tilak