Cucumber and radish raita is a refreshing and flavorful Indian side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with grated cucumber, radish, and yogurt, and is often seasoned with cumin, coriander, and mint. Cucumber and radish raita is a healthy and delicious way to add some extra flavor to your meals. It can be served as a dip for vegetables, as a dressing for salads, or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish. Here are a few tips for making the best cucumber and radish raita: use fresh, crisp cucumbers and radishes; grate the vegetables finely, so that they will blend well with the yogurt; use a good quality yogurt; and season the raita to taste with cumin, coriander, and mint.
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CUCUMBER AND RADISH RAITA
This can be spicy or not, depending on what you are serving it with and your taste for heat. Cucumber raita (without the radishes) is a classic accompaniment to curries, but I like it on its own and spooned over grains. It's also very nice with salmon.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, condiments, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups (6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust salt and other seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 349 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
CUCUMBER AND RADISH RAITA
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the chaat masala. Place the yogurt in a serving bowl. Add the cucumber, radishes, tomato, green chili pepper, chaat masala, salt, and pepper and stir to mix well. Garnish with the paprika and cilanatro or mint leaves, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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