Yogurt with cucumber and mint (kheere ka raita)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2⅔cupPlain yogurt
1Cucumber peeled and grated
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh mint
½teaspoonRoasted cummin seeds
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper

Directions

Put the yogurt in a bowl. Beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy. Add all the other ingredients and mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. A favourite at all Indian restaurants, this accompaniment is the perfect partner for spicy dishes as it has a deliciously cooling effect on your palate.

Cuisinely... Imran C.

Posted to EAT-L Digest 15 November 96 Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 15:55:52 +1000 From: "I. Chaudhary" <imranc@...>