Ingredients
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 to 2 Tbsp cilantro
- 1 to 2 Tbsp mint
- 1 small green chili, optional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 2 Tbsp cold water or milk
Raita
Cooling yogurt condiment with cucumber, cumin, mint, cilantro, and optional green chili.
Yield: about 2 cups
Style: yogurt-based side
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Method
- Prep cucumber and squeeze out excess water if grated.
- Whisk yogurt until smooth.
- Mix in cucumber, salt, cumin, cilantro, mint, chili, and pepper.
- Adjust with a little cold water or milk if needed.
- Chill 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Finish + Service
- Dust with extra toasted cumin.
- Add optional pinch of chili powder or paprika.
- Serve chilled.