Cucumber Raita
Serves: 4
Terence Turner
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
45
Sweetness
55
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 medium
Cucumber1 tsp
Cumin Seed1 clove
Garlic (peeled and minced)2 tbsps
Coriander (fresh)1
CayenneDirections:
1
Peel cucumber
2
Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise
3
Blot off moisture with paper towels
4
Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat
5
In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth
6
Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves
7
Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving
8
Peel cucumber
9
Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise
10
Blot off moisture with paper towels
11
Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat
12
In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth
13
Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves
14
Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving