Cucumber Raita
Source of Recipe
modified by BL Olson from a recipe found online
Recipe Introduction
While cucumbers are commonly found in raita, other vegetables or fruits can be used. Try grated eggplant, potato, or chopped spinach. How about a banana or mango raita? Increase the spicy flavor by adding garam masala, a spicy, aromatic Indian blend of peppercorns, cardamon,
cinnamon, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, tumeric, and fennel seeds.
available in gourmet or natural food stores.
List of Ingredients
2 slicing cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated or chopped
1 cup plain soy yogurt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cuminRecipe
1. Press the cucumbers through a strainer to remove some of the water.
2. Combine with other ingredients and take to a picnic in a small covered dish.
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