Carrots, Cashews and Dates in Yogurt

* Exported from MasterCook *

Carrots, Cashews and Dates in Yogurt

Recipe By : Mrarchway
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Carrots Fruit
Indian Nuts
Pickles/Relishes/Chutneys Yogurt

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups plain yogurt
3 medium carrots, peeled -- shredded
6 pitted dates, sliced into thin strips -- or rounds
2 Tbl golden raisins soaked in hot water -- for 10
min/drained
3 Tbl dry roasted chopped cashews -- almonds or pecans
1 tsp grated orange or lime zest
2 Tbl fresh orange juice -- strained
2 Tbl granulated maple -- or date sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom seeds, coarsely crushed -- optional

1. Drain yogurt in three thicknesses of cheesecloth for 2-3 hours. ( Tie
cheesecloth up into a bundle so that you can hang it where it can drip and
drain into a bowl. Liquid can be saved and used in recipes which call for
water or broth.)
2. Press carrots between your palms to extract exess juice. Place drained
yogurt in a 1- quart bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the
remaining ingredients, and stir until blended. Serve at room temp. or chill
for 1-2 hours.



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