Cucumber Raita

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Cucumber Raita (kheere ka raita)

serves 4-6

 

This is the most common raita in India, and in America, too!

Cucumbers are particularly cooling to the palate in the heat of the

summer. As a child, I remember feeling comforted if I could at least

find a cucumber raita on a restaurant menu - the other options all

looked too exotic!

 

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt

1 large cucumber, peeled and shredded

1 fresh hot green chile, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

 

Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and lightened. Add the

shredded cucumber, green chile, toasted cumin, and cayenne and stir.

Chill well and stir in the salt just before serving.