Cucumber Raita (cucumber Salad)

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• mint (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 1. drain excess liquid from yoghurt by placing it in a mesh strainer or in cheesecloth for about half an hour.
• 2 2. roughly chop the cucumber with its seeds and skin. season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. set aside.
• 3 3. transfer the drained yoghurt to a large bowl. add cucumber mixture, cumin, and paprika. mix well.
• 4 4. allow the raita to chill for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with mint.
• 5 5. serve as a cooling side dish with curried vegetables and rice.