Fresh Indian Cucumber Raita
Here is my super fresh Indian cucumber raita: a refreshing dipping sauce or side dip for your next spicy Indian curry dinner!
Ingredients
- 7 oz unsweetened yogurt (200 g)
- 10,5 oz fresh cucumber (300 g)
- ½ handful fresh cilantro chopped finely
- ½ handful fresh mint chopped finely
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- ½ tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
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1. Wash the cucumber. Don’t peel it. Slice it lengthwise in half and carefully scoop out the soft center seeds using a teaspoon (discard this). We will not add it to the raita because it can make it too watery in the end. Dice the rest of the cucumber up into small chunks.
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2. Add the yogurt, ginger and garlic paste to a mixing bowl. Also add the cumin, coriander and cardamom.
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3. Stir well. Now add the diced cucumber chunks and the lemon or lime juice.
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4. Stir the yogurt well. Then add the sesame seeds, freshly chopped cilantro and mint.
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5. Stir and check the seasoning. Add extra ground spices, garlic paste or lemon juice to taste if necessary. Serve cold.