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Raita
This creamy condiment is often served as a "coolant" with savory, spicy Indian dishes. Try it as a dip for a crudites platter or as a spread for wraps or sandwiches. It also makes a fine dressing for salads.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Ingredients
measuring cup
Servings: 2 cups
- 10 ounces plain non-dairy yogurt
- 1 medium seedless cucumber (about 10 ounces), unpeeled
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and finely ground
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more as needed
Directions
Step 1
Grate the cucumber on the coarse side of a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean tea towel and gently squeeze out most of the water.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, cumin seeds, mint and salt until well-combined. Taste, and add more mint and/or salt, if needed. Serve chilled.
Step 3