SPICED CUCUMBER RAITA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 to 4 naan breads, for serving
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted. Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
  • 2. Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Top with remaining cilantro.
  • 3. Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter. Serve the raita with the warm naan.

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