Cucumber and Mint Raita

Cucumber and Mint Raita

Prep: 10 minutes

Makes: 1 ½ cups

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Recipe by: Passage to India

This cucumber and mint raita recipe is an authentic accompaniment to Indian dishes including curries and biryani. It keeps for up to 3 days, so you can make it ahead.

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Cucumber and Mint Raita

Ingredients:

1 (160g) Lebanese cucumber

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup (250ml) plain Greek yoghurt

¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish

½ teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Sprinkle cayenne pepper to serve (optional)

Method:

Grate cucumber and mix with salt. Stand for 5 minutes and squeeze out excess liquid and add to a mixing bowl
Add yoghurt, mint, cumin and lemon juice; and mix well. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with cayenne pepper and garnish with mint

Tips & Hints:

Store any leftover raita in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Feedback and Reviews

Lovely - less salt

Adrian

2 years 1 month ago

Was a great recipe just add salt in small doses to taste 2 teaspoons was bit much for my taste. But Thank You.

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