Raita
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Raita is a popular dip in the Indian subcontinent, consisting of yogurt (dahi), raw or cooked vegetables, and spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dahi or Greek yogurt (cold)
- 1 medium onion , chopped (or 1 clove garlic, chopped)
- 1 medium firm cucumber
- 1 green hot pepper , seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground or seeds)
- salt
Equipment
- Grater
- Colander
Instructions
- Split the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a tablespoon and grate finely.
- Sprinkle it very lightly with salt, mix well and place it in a colander and in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- In a small pan, toast the cumin over low heat, until the aroma is released.
- Cool and lightly crush the cumin seeds (if using seeds) with a pestle and mortar.
- In a bowl, add the dahi (or yogurt), salt and whisk well until obtaining a smooth consistency.
- Then add the drained cucumber, onion (or garlic, to taste), half the cumin, cilantro leaves, mint leaves and green hot pepper. Mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into two bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cumin.
- Serve raita, for example, with biryani, naan or paratha.
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