Cucumber Raita
Cucumber Raita is a classic Indian creamy, yet refreshing yogurt dip, with a little hint of cooling spices, that goes perfect with curry and naan bread or paratha to dip in to it.
Ingredients:
Serves 1-2
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated or sliced
- 1 green or red chili, seeded and very finely chopped (opt)
- black pepper, salt to taste
- 1-2 springs of coriander leaves,
- ¼ tomato chopped to garnish
- ¼ tsp cumin powder (to sprinkle)
How to make Cucumber Raita:
- In a bowl beat the yogurt.
- Add the other ingredients mix well and chill.
- Garnish the raita with a coriander leaves and chopped finelly tomato.
- Sprinkle with cumin powder. (preferably rosted)
- Serve as a side dish with roti and as accompaniment to a main dish such as a biryani.