Thursday, 1 October 2015

Cucumber Raita

This is one of the most commonly prepared Raita recipe. This cucumber-yogurt sauce is used in Indian cuisine as a cooling balance for spicy dishes. It is a perfect side dish for biryani and a great condiment for grilled meat or poultry.

Ingredients

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Combine cucumber, yogurt, mint, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

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