CUCUMBER RAITA WITH MINT

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A cooling Indian yogurt dish that can be served as an accompaniment or as a dipping sauce. Excellent with samosas.

Provided by Sonya Jane

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 ½ cups plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Toast cumin seeds in hot skillet until darkened and fragrant, about 5 minutes; pour into a wide bowl to cool.
  • Grind cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle into a fine powder.
  • Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir toasted cumin seeds, cucumber, mint, salt, and cayenne pepper into the yogurt; season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Deividas Daniel
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This raita is a must-try for any fan of Indian food.


Aban Butt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Aaryan Khan
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This raita is the perfect addition to any Indian meal.


Regina Suico
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I made this raita for my family and they loved it.


Mario Alan
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Mark Townend
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This is my new favorite raita recipe.


Kigozi Ryan
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I'll definitely be making this again.


No IAC B
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Delicious!


Amadi Emmanuel
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Yum!


jordon bingham
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This raita was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I definitely recommend it.


Ove Cas
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I'm not usually a fan of raita, but this recipe changed my mind. The cucumber and mint give it a really light and refreshing flavor that's perfect for a hot summer day.


WhitefangFN
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing side dish. The cucumbers and yogurt are packed with nutrients, and the mint adds a nice burst of flavor.


Ishmail Khavikha
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I made this raita for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful spices.


Sumonkhan6987
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This raita was quick and easy to make, and it turned out so delicious! I especially loved the addition of mint, which gave it a really refreshing flavor.


MD Major ali
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I've tried many raita recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cucumbers and yogurt are so creamy and cooling, and the mint and spices add a perfect pop of flavor.


jahed hosen
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This cucumber raita was a delightful accompaniment to my spicy curry dish. It was refreshing and flavorful, with the perfect balance of tanginess and creaminess. The mint added a lovely fresh flavor.