CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA

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Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Yogurt     Mint     Cucumber     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded, coarsely grated
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon plus pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.

Nate Verm
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I've been making this raita for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, and it goes well with so many different dishes.


Mian.mudasar Mian
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing raita. I love the combination of cucumber and mint, and the yogurt makes it so creamy.


Kika garcia
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I love this raita! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ruma Akther
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This is the best raita recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect complement to any Indian meal.


abishmaran
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I've been making this raita for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, and it goes well with so many different dishes.


Aymane Khallou
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing raita. I love the combination of cucumber and mint, and the yogurt makes it so creamy.


stephen mensah
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I love this raita! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Prisca Alex
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This is the best raita recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect complement to any Indian meal.


Kayden Christians
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I've been making this raita for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, and it goes well with so many different dishes.


Saab Zada
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing raita. I love the addition of mint, which gives it a nice flavor.


Abubakar Sadiq
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I love this raita! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Billie Wharmby
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This raita is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Edward Mejia
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I've made this raita several times now, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of cucumber and mint, and the yogurt makes it so creamy.


Rahat Liaqat
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This is one of my favorite raita recipes. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion.


Abubakar Umar
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sajid Sarfraz
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This raita was so refreshing and delicious! The cucumber and mint flavors were perfect together, and the yogurt made it nice and creamy. I served it with some grilled chicken and rice, and it was the perfect complement to the meal.