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cucumber raita

cucumber-raita

About

Cucumber Raita is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, known for its cooling effect and nutritional value. It's essentially a blend of grated cucumber and fresh yogurt, seasoned with spices like cumin and garnished with herbs like coriander. It is a preferred accompaniment with biryani, pulao or any spicy Indian meal. The cucumber and yogurt make it a very refreshing and healthy addition to any meal, being a probiotic and a great source of hydration.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

fresh yogurt

2 cups

grated cucumber

1 cup

cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

chopped coriander

1/4 cup

black pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon

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Directions

Step 1:

Add cucumber, cumin powder, black pepper, and salt to the yogurt in a large bowl.

Step 2:

Mix it well till all the ingredients are properly blended.

Step 3:

Chill the raita in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Step 4:

Garnish it with the finely chopped coriander just before serving.

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