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                  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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