Jim's Raita

Name: Jim's Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon toasted cumin seed; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

Submitted by Elmotoo

"Raitas combine fruits or vegetables with yogurt to provide cooling accompaniments to spicy dishes. In the vegetarian households that traditionally serve raita, it has a double function -- it acts as a refresher and a digestive at the same time."

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photo by Starrynews

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 5

ingredients

1 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon toasted cumin seed
1 ¹⁄₂ cups plain yogurt

directions

Combine all ingredients.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to mingle.

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Reviews

This is definitely a new taste for me-but a very good side with spicy food. I also used cumin powder as did the previous reviewer, since I could not find the seeds. I thought it worked well. The main flavor was mint, which makes this very cool and refreshing. Thanks!

Kaarin
Very nice! This is refreshing and easy to make. It was great alongside a curry dish. Thanks for sharing! Veg*n Swap 35

Starrynews
Lovely and cooling with a spicy curry! I used a Japanese cucumber so I didn't peel or seed it. Thank you for posting this recipe.

mianbao
Served this as a condiment with an Indian meal last night. It got rave reviews from everyone. So quick to make, too. I used a non-fat Greek yogurt. Thanks, Elmotoo! Made for Veggie Recipe Swap 30, January 2011.

mersaydees
I just finished making this and it tastes divine. I added a bit of salt at the end but apart from that I stuck to what was listed. Really lovely. Thanks for sharing this with us. Natasha

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