[blindcooks] Re: Recipe - basic raita
- From: "Susan Tabor" <souljourner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2014 20:45:23 -0500
Thank you for this, Rob! I sounds delicious! Keep 'em comin'!
With Gratitude,
Susan
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Subject: [blindcooks] Recipe - basic raita
A raita is basically a yogurt salad, and there are numerous varieties in
existence. Serve it at the table with spicier dishes to provide a cooling
complement between bites. It can be served in small bowls or over rice.
What follows is my personal favorite, because you can whip it up in about
ten minutes and it has a nice balance of flavors. The mint leaves or
cilantro add a nice visual appeal to it, as well. Usually, this is made with
a spice mixture called Chaat Masala, but since I did not have all the
ingredients on hand to make it, I came up with this instead. It worked very
well.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon roasted ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
One cucumber, peeled (optional) and diced
1 large tomato, diced
1 large red onion, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped Cilantro or mint leaves
1. Whisk the yogurt together with the lime juice, and stir in the spices.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. mix in the cucumber, tomato, and onion, and stir until everything is
smooth.
3. Mix in cilantro or mint leaves, if using, and serve.
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