A simple side dish commonly served alongside spicy Indian meals, cucumber raita cools the tongue. It is made of yogurt, onion, and spices, and can also be served as a salad or dip. This is a simple recipe and brings a taste of India to American tables. Variations on this recipe use cumin, with paprika and cayenne as garnishes. Mint leaves and garlic are two other popular ingredients found in many recipes for cucumber raisa. Dishes like this one arrived in the United States through Indian immigrants.
Recipe Servings: 2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Directions
- In a bowl, mix cucumber, onion, salt, and yogurt.
- Grind chilies and coconut to a coarse paste.
- Add to yogurt mixture.
- Heat oil and add mustard seeds, cooking a few minutes over
- Cool, then add to yogurt mixture.
- Add curry and fresh coriander leaves.
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