Cucumber Mint Raita Recipe
Ingredients:
One large (or two medium) cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and seeded, then grated
2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
10 large mint leaves, thinly sliced* (can sub cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin**
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Place grated cucumber in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much moisture as you can. Alternatively, you can place the grated cucumber in the middle of a clean tea towel, wrap the towel around the cucumber and wring out the excess moisture.
Stir spices and mint into yogurt in a medium bowl. Stir in the grated cucumber. Chill until ready to serve.
* To slice the mint leaves, “chiffonade” them by stacking them on top of each other, rolling them up like a cigar, and taking thin slices off the end.
** If whole cumin seeds are available, take one teaspoon and toast the seeds first in a small skillet until just fragrant. Then grind with a mortar and pestle.
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