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Cucumber Raita
4 servings · 10 min total
A cooling yogurt dip with grated cucumber, mint, and toasted cumin. The perfect calming partner to any spicy curry.
Ingredients
- 400 g plain yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Contains: Milk
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Method
- 1.
Drain the cucumber — Squeeze the grated cucumber firmly to remove excess water so the raita stays thick.
- 2.
Mix the raita — Whisk the yogurt smooth, then stir in the cucumber, cumin, chilli powder, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
- 3.
Chill before serving — Fold through the mint and cilantro and chill until ready to serve alongside curry or grilled meats.