YOGURT WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT

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The recipe for this cooling yogurt dish, also known as kheere ka raita, is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey and can be served with all Indian meals, including Jaffrey's Chicken with Roasted Coriander in Coconut-Curry Sauce. It also makes an excellent snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 container (1 pint) whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 piece (5 inches) cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool completely, then grind in a spice grinder.
  • Whisk yogurt until smooth. Stir in cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients; season with black pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve, or up to 2 days.

Sharifu Bin Ali
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Marsha Manning
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lee-anne Van Rooyen
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I love this dish! It's so light and healthy, and it's perfect for a hot summer day.


Urooj Chuhdary
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy summer lunch. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Kathy Abrahim
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


GUCCI TATA
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack or light meal. I love the combination of yogurt, cucumber, and mint. It's so simple to make and it's always a hit!


Naledi Nkanyezi
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I've made this yogurt dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together. I highly recommend it!


Terrence Peoples
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy yogurt, the crisp cucumber, and the refreshing mint. It's the perfect summer dish.


Malik Zamurd
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I made this yogurt dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The yogurt was creamy and tangy, the cucumber was cool and refreshing, and the mint added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making


Brandi Burks
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This yogurt with cucumber and mint is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The yogurt is creamy and tangy, the cucumber is cool and crisp, and the mint adds a refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this again!