CUCUMBER-TOMATO RAITA
This side-dish is great for hot Indian curries. Let your guests mix raita with their rice to cool the hot chilli taste. I was first introduced to this recipe by an online penpal of mine - Amy. However, I have adjusted the recipe to my taste.
Provided by MariaBright
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 bowl
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strain yoghurt of excess water for approximately 1 hour.
- Peel and deseed cucumber.
- Salt the cucumber and leave aside for 15 minutes.
- Drain excess water and dice finely.
- Deseed tomato and dice finely.
- Finely dice onions or, optionally, crush garlic cloves.
- Mix all of the above with the yoghurt.
- Roast cumin seeds until brown and add to the raita.
- Serve chilled, preferably leave in the fridge for a couple of hours for the ingredients to blend.
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VIGBETOR ABEDNEGO
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this raita. It's the perfect complement to spicy dishes.
Lil Smâçk
[email protected]This raita is a great way to add some extra flavor to grilled chicken or fish.
Maruf Mahtab
[email protected]This raita is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and has a bit of a tang from the yogurt. I also love that it's a healthy dish that's packed with vegetables.
Kritika Sharma
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of raita, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and I love the combination of flavors.
James Finlay
[email protected]This raita is a great make-ahead dish. I love being able to prepare it in advance and then just pull it out of the fridge when I'm ready to serve.
Emanuel
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this raita definitely fits the bill.
Bukenya Farouk
[email protected]This raita is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Mallory Mathis
[email protected]I love the pop of color that this raita adds to my dishes.
Terrell Bonf
[email protected]This raita is the perfect way to use up leftover cucumbers and tomatoes.
Patricia Dixon
[email protected]I love how versatile this raita is. I've used it as a dip, a sauce, and even a salad dressing.
ale prem
[email protected]This raita is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Duen Foster
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this raita. It's the perfect complement to spicy dishes.
Samia Firdos
[email protected]This raita is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack that's perfect for parties or potlucks.
Joshua Masson
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this raita was. I expected it to be bland, but the combination of spices and herbs really brought it to life. I will definitely be making this again.
Liam Engler
[email protected]This raita is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and has a bit of a tang from the yogurt. I also love that it's a healthy dish that's packed with vegetables.
Ishimwe Kuzka
[email protected]I love how easy this raita is to make! I always have cucumbers and tomatoes on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. The yogurt sauce is also incredibly versatile - I've used it as a dip for vegetables, a topping for grilled chicken, and eve
Torture One
[email protected]This cucumber tomato raita recipe was a delightful addition to my Indian dinner party. The combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy yogurt was a refreshing contrast to the spicy dishes we served.