Raita (cucumber yogurt)

Name: Raita (cucumber yogurt)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk, buttermilk, or cream; 1/2 English cucumber, washed and grated, excess moisture squeezed out; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds; pinch of dried dill; pinch of dried mint; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; black pepper to taste

This recipe is the foundation of most indian meals. The yogurt gives a cooling element to spicy curries.

Submitted by: Kulminder from Calgary, Alberta
Yield: 4-6

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 - 3/4 cup milk, buttermilk, or cream
1/2 English cucumber, washed and grated, excess moisture squeezed out
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
pinch of dried dill
pinch of dried mint
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
black pepper to taste

Preparation Instructions:

In a dry saucepan, toast cumin seeds till their black in color, set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together till. Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preference. Refrigerate till serving time.