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Traditional Yogurt Raita

Raita is a common sauce for several classic Indian dishes such as biryani. This version uses cumin, cayenne, cucumber, tomato, red onion and cilantro.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Dairy/Cheese, Vegetables
Cuisine Type
Indian
Menu Part
Sauce
Serves
2 cups
Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt, Greek or Indian-style preferred
1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 tsp. toasted cumin powder
1⁄3 tsp. cayenne (optional)
1⁄2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 plum tomato, seeded, diced
1⁄4 red onion, peeled, diced
1 tbsp. cilantro leaves, chiffonade 

Methods/Steps

1. In quart-sized bowl, mix yogurt, salt, cumin and cayenne until smooth. Stir in cucumber, tomato, onion and cilantro.

2. Garnish with extra pinch of toasted cumin or chiffonade of cilantro leaves. Serve cold with flatbreads or crackers.

Recipe by Saint Clare's Health System, Denville, N.J., and Dover, N.J. 

Related Terms:

Dairy/Cheese, Vegetables, Indian, Sauce

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