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Cucumber and Mint Raita

Cucumber and Mint Raita
This refreshing cucumber, mint, and yogurt salad is often served with spicy Indian dishes.

Ingredients

 2 cups unflavored yogurt, dairy or nondairy
 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried
 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
 ¾ teaspoon roasted ground cumin
 1 cucumber peeled and diced
 Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
 Mint and/or cilantro leaves

Instructions

1

Stir yogurt briskly in a bowl to make sure it is smooth.

2

Mix in mint, salt, and cumin.

3

Add cucumber. Stir well.

4

Refrigerate for several hours for best flavor.

5

Place in a serving dish. Grind a bit of black pepper over the top.

6

Garnish the raita with mint and/or cilantro leaves. Serve cold in small bowls.

Note:
This dish typically features dairy yogurt, but for a vegan version, experiment with unsweetened plant-based alternatives.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

 2 cups unflavored yogurt, dairy or nondairy
 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried
 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
 ¾ teaspoon roasted ground cumin
 1 cucumber peeled and diced
 Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
 Mint and/or cilantro leaves

Directions

1

Stir yogurt briskly in a bowl to make sure it is smooth.

2

Mix in mint, salt, and cumin.

3

Add cucumber. Stir well.

4

Refrigerate for several hours for best flavor.

5

Place in a serving dish. Grind a bit of black pepper over the top.

6

Garnish the raita with mint and/or cilantro leaves. Serve cold in small bowls.

Note:
This dish typically features dairy yogurt, but for a vegan version, experiment with unsweetened plant-based alternatives.

Serves 4

Cucumber and Mint Raita