CUCUMBER RAITA

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An easy Cucumber Raita recipe

Provided by Linda Bladholm

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Spice     Cucumber     Summer     Cilantro

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium cucumber
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or mint leaves, chopped
cayenne or paprika to garnish

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise. Blot off moisture with paper towels. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving.

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