Raita

| Indian cuisine

Category: Side Dish

Ingredients

• ⅛ cup grated cucumber (about 1 inch of cucumber)
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2–3 mint leaves, chopped
• 2 cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1–2 tbsp finely chopped or minced onions (optional)
• Salt (coarse salt preferred)
• Chile powder
• Ground cumin

Instructions

1. Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove and discard excess liquid.
2. Stir the cucumber into the yogurt.
3. Add chopped mint, cilantro, and onion.
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Sprinkle a little ground cumin on top.
6. Sprinkle with chili powder if desired.
7. Refrigerate and serve cold.

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