Cucumber-Mint Raita

Name: Cucumber-Mint Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

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Recipe by SueVM

Raita - A cold yogurt condiment used as a side dish to curry is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

large English cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated
2

cups plain yogurt
¹⁄₄

cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1

teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

DIRECTIONS

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

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