CUCUMBER RAITA

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Serve this raita as a refreshing side dish with grains or with any curry. Or enjoy it on its own for lunch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber (about 1/2 pound), peeled if waxy, seeds removed if you can't get a seedless cucumber (like a Japanese, Persian, or hothouse)
Salt
1 cup plain Greek style yogurt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (more to taste)
1 small serrano or Thai chile, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumber into very small dice or grate on the large holes of a grater. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, toss and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Beat the yogurt with a fork or a whisk and add the cayenne and garam masala. Toss with the cucumbers. Add the cilantro and chile and toss again. Taste and adjust salt. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 303 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Mya Montgomery
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This raita is the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


malkana gee
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I've made this raita several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Kimble Chirambo
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This raita is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Donkey Kong
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I love the creamy texture of this raita. It's the perfect dipping sauce for vegetables or chips.


Stephany Rivera
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This raita is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Indian dishes.


Phenyo Setsiba
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I've never had raita before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Paul Agaba
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This raita is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Boitumelo Khauoe
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I love the simplicity of this raita. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so delicious.


John Paul
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This raita is the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


aslam shami
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I've made this raita several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Anney Amdad
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This raita was so refreshing and flavorful! I used Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt and it turned out great. I also added a bit of mint for extra flavor. Will definitely be making this again!


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