Cucumber Raita
Sauces and Marinades • Creole
Description
A traditional Indian sauce, also known as a soup: yogurt, finely chopped cucumbers, and spices. It should be served cold, taken out of the refrigerator at the very last moment.
Ingredients
- Yogurt powder 20 oz
- Cucumbers 10 oz
- Black Cumin (Cumin) 2 spoons
- Yellow Mustard Seeds 1 tablespoon
- Cilantro 0 oz
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Lightly toast cumin and black mustard seeds in a dry skillet, then grind them in a mortar and pestle or using a food processor.
Step 2
Peel the cucumbers, remove the seeds (as they contain a lot of water), and dice them into small cubes.
Step 3
Whisk the yogurt well, then add the cucumbers, cumin, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, incorporate the chopped cilantro, and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight. Serve alongside spicy Indian dishes.
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