Cucumber Yoghurt Raita

Name: Cucumber Yoghurt Raita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 500 ml
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and grated; 1 -2 spring onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 375 ml plain yogurt; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted, for garnish

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Recipe by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Very cool and refreshing side dish, goes very well with spicy curries, naan bread and even grilled meat. This can be made upto a day in advance, cover and refrigerate and stir before serving.

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READY IN: 5mins

YIELD: 500 ml

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and grated
1 -2

spring onion, finely chopped
1

garlic clove, grated
¹⁄₂

tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2

tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
3

tablespoons lemon juice
375

ml plain yogurt
salt and pepper
1

teaspoon cumin seed, toasted, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Combine cucumber, spring onion, garlic, ginger, mint, lemon juice and yoghurt in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
Sprinkle over cumin seeds just before serving and serve chilled.

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