Cucumber Raita

Raita is a simple Indian side dish made with fruits or vegetables added to spiced yogurt generally served as a cool, refreshing accompaniment with heavier curry dishes.

Ingredients:
500 grams yogurt
1 large cucumber (don’t use the long, English cucumbers – they’re too wet)
1 small onion, diced
1 small green chili (finely chopped)
2 tsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
2 tsp finely chopped mint
1 tbsp honey and a touch of sugar (to taste)
1 level tsp salt
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
optional – dash cayenne pepper or red chili powder (if you want it a bit spicy)

Dice the onion and soak in salt water for 10 minutes to remove the harshness. Finely chop the green chili. Peel the cucumber, unless you want to add color to the raita. Grate the cucumber and add it, with all of its water, to the yogurt. Add the onion, chili, coriander and mint. Mix and add honey, sugar, salt, cumin and black pepper. If the raita appears too thick for your preference, add some cream (or milk) and stir.

You may add more cumin, or a dash of cayenne pepper or red chili powder to spice it up if you wish. Garnish with a sprinkle of cumin powder and chopped coriander on top.

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