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Cucumber Raita

A classic raita. This is recipe shows how simple a raita can be. Red onion and a vegetable is all it takes. Feel free to make some additions with whatever is in the fridge.

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Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

12

Directions

Step 1

Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl with the salt and cumin. Then fold in the chopped cucumber, onion, and apple.

Step 2

Heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds. Fold into the raita and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes & Variations

Will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. Onions and cucumbers generate a lot of water. If the raita seems watery, simply drain.
Add lemon juice or lemon zest for added brightness.
Substitute the red onion for green onions.

Ingredients

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 medium cucumbers (or 1 large cucumber), diced to 1/8-inch

1/2 small red onion, minced

1 green apple, minced

3 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

Step 1

Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl with the salt and cumin. Then fold in the chopped cucumber, onion, and apple.

Step 2

Heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds. Fold into the raita and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 medium cucumbers (or 1 large cucumber), diced to 1/8-inch

1/2 small red onion, minced

1 green apple, minced

3 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

Notes & Variations

Will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. Onions and cucumbers generate a lot of water. If the raita seems watery, simply drain.
Add lemon juice or lemon zest for added brightness.
Substitute the red onion for green onions.

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