CUCUMBER RAITA (CUCUMBER SALAD)
This is a recipe I am posting for ZWT - India, untried by me at this time. I found this recipe on "Greeting India". Sounds like a wonderful side dish of cucumber salad. Time doesn't include the time to drain yogurt so allow 1/2 hour in addition to time posted.
Provided by diner524
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Drain excess liquid from yoghurt by placing it in a mesh strainer or in cheesecloth for about half an hour.
- 2. Roughly chop the cucumber with its seeds and skin. Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Set aside.
- 3. Transfer the drained yoghurt to a large bowl. Add cucumber mixture, cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
- 4. Allow the raita to chill for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with mint.
- 5. Serve as a cooling side dish with curried vegetables and rice.
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eqra_n@yahoo.comThis cucumber raita is a great way to use up leftover yogurt.
Amber Thacker
t.a@aol.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I actually enjoyed this cucumber raita. It was very refreshing.
Jessica Muzychka
m-j@hotmail.frThis cucumber raita is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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h.l@aol.comI love the creamy texture of this cucumber raita. It's the perfect dip for vegetables or pita bread.
M Atiq
m-a@yahoo.comThis cucumber raita is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Garl Roch
r_garl@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe for cucumber raita. It's now one of my favorite side dishes.
Lizzi Smith
lizzi_s@gmail.comThis cucumber raita is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Momena Akter
a.momena@yahoo.comI love the tangy flavor of this cucumber raita. It's the perfect accompaniment to a spicy meal.
Alex The Hurt
alex@gmail.comThis cucumber raita is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.
Stephanie Rostro
rostro.stephanie82@gmail.comI made this cucumber raita for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mian Adil
ma47@gmail.comThis cucumber raita is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. It's also a great way to use up leftover yogurt.
Kaylene Lawford
kaylene_l@yahoo.comI love this cucumber raita! It's so refreshing and delicious. I especially like the addition of the mint and cilantro.
Angel Myeza
a-m62@aol.comThis was my first time making cucumber raita, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Ah Ji
a.ji@gmail.comI've made this cucumber raita several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's the perfect way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden.
Levi Uchiha
u.levi@yahoo.comThis cucumber raita was a refreshing and delicious side dish to my spicy chicken curry. The cucumbers were crisp and the yogurt sauce was tangy and creamy. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs and spices, which gave the raita a lovely flavor.