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Cucumber Yogurt (Raita)

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber (s)
  • 2 tablespoon onion (s), finely chopped
  • 350 g yourt
  • 1 tablespoon oil, (safflower oil, to taste)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ cumin
  • teaspoon ⅛ cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • Coriander greens, chopped or
  • dill
  • Parsley, smooth
  • possibly cress
Cucumber Yogurt (Raita)
Cucumber Yogurt (Raita)

Instructions

  1. Peel, core and coarsely grate the cucumber, mix with the onions and mix thoroughly with the yoghurt and oil.
  2. Briefly heat the cumin in a non-stick pan, remove from the heat and quickly stir in a little of the yogurt mixture. Add the mixture to the rest of the mixture and mix everything thoroughly.
  3. Finally, season with the spices and herbs. Serve chilled with curries. Also tastes great as a side dish when grilling.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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