Across India · Vegetarian
Cucumber Raita.
Cooling yogurt with grated cucumber and roasted cumin.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A little context.
Keep refrigerated. Salt draws water from cucumber, so serve soon after mixing.
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Cucumber Raita
~15 minutes estimated. Keep refrigerated. Salt draws water from cucumber, so serve soon after mixing.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Grate cucumber and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
- 02
Whisk yogurt until smooth. Fold in cucumber, cumin, salt, and mint.
- 03
Chill until serving and adjust the thickness with a little potable water if needed.
A dill finish
Add: 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Fold into the chilled raita immediately before serving. Keep the dill dry and the yogurt cold.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Keep refrigerated. Salt draws water from cucumber, so serve soon after mixing.
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