Indian Raita
A cooling yogurt sauce with cucumber, mint, and cumin. The perfect counterpoint to spicy Indian dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of cayenne
Instructions
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1
Whisk yogurt until smooth.
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2
Stir in grated cucumber, mint, and cilantro.
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3
Add roasted cumin powder, salt, and cayenne.
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4
Mix well and refrigerate 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
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5
Serve cold with biryani, curries, or kebabs.
