Cool cucumber Raita
(from joomster’s recipe box)
This is from food 911
Source: Tyler Florence (Food 911)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: not tried
Ingredients
- 2 pints thick yogurt (recommended: Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
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Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green.
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Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint.
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Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.