Cucumber Raita with a twist
A well thought out and tasty version of this Indian classic
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Ingredients
- 1 large continental cucumber -
- 200ml greek yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic - crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican Chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander - chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- With the cucumber - peel, deseed and grate it. In some paper towels, squeeze all the juice out the grated cucumber and set aside
- In a bowl, add the greek yoghurt, cumin, garlic, chilli powder and combine gently
- Add the cucumber, lemon juice and coriander and salt and mix gently
- Sprinkle the paprika and place a few whole leaves of coriander for garnish
Tip
After step 3 - taste the mixture and adjust accordingly.
