Best Cucumber Red Pepper Raita Recipes

CUCUMBER AND RED BELL PEPPER RAITA

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 English hot-house cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
6 ounces plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour.
Cook's Note: Raitas are yogurt salads that are designed to counter-balance the spiciness of Indian foods.

CUCUMBER-RED PEPPER RAITA

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I love this with grilled meats and pitas! My original source was Womans Day, but I could not resist the added garlic!!!

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories Spreads

Time 6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.2

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