Cucumber Raita
Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt (dahi) and used as a sauce or dip – complements curries and other spicy dishes.
Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt (dahi) and used as a sauce or dip – complements curries and other spicy dishes.
Cucumber Raita
Ingredients
- 1 large unpeeled English cucumber,
- coarsely grated
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup (packed) chopped fresh mint or cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp plus pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wrap grated cucumber in paper towel and squeeze dry.
- Whisk yogurt, mint or cilantro, cumin, cayenne and salt in medium bowl to blend.
- Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with cayenne and serve with your favourite curry.
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