CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD

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This cool cucumber yogurt salad, known as raita, is used to offset some of the heat from spicier dishes.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Indian-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Chill and serve.

Blessed Idemudia
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This is one of my favorite salads! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up all those summer cucumbers. I love the combination of cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs. I also like to add a bit of chopped walnuts or almonds for som


Enaiat Mohamady
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and cumin to give it a bit more flavor. I also like to use different types of cucumbers, such as Persian cucumbers or English cucum


Usama Shakeel
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs. I also like to add a bit of chopped avocado for some extra creaminess.


RajaZain Mehmood
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a bit of chopped bacon or crumbled feta cheese to give it a little extra flavor.


Malik Abs
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up all those summer cucumbers. I love the combination of cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs. I also like to add a bit of chopped red onion for some extra zing.


Naomi Lindveld
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect finger food. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese to give it a little extra flavor.


nabeel rehman
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs. I also like to add a bit of chopped walnuts or almonds for some extra crunch.


Beinomugisha Leonard
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This is one of my go-to recipes for potlucks and summer gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Liam Helmer
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up all those summer cucumbers. I usually add a bit of chopped mint or dill to give it a little extra freshness.


Mohamed Alm
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and cumin to give it a bit more flavor. I also like to use different types of cucumbers, such as Persian cucumbers or English cucum


Safal Gurung
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This cucumber yogurt salad is an absolute delight! The combination of refreshing cucumbers, creamy yogurt, and tangy seasonings creates a perfect balance of flavors. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was light and f