INDIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Dairy     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cucumber     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1-lb) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber with salt in a colander in sink and let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry.
  • Toast cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool on a cutting board, then crush slightly with a rolling pin.
  • Stir cucumber, cumin, and cilantro into yogurt in a bowl.

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