Indian Refresher Salad (Raita)

"Indian food is known for its unique spices. Some of them are really hot, so to cool down the flavorings a bit, this traditional cucumber relish, called raita, is often served. It's usually made with grated cucumbers, but this way it's a bit easier - and still fresh and cooling."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Peel the cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and coarsely chop the cucumbers. Place in a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to use.

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  1. We love raita and I make it all the time. This a great recipe and reminded me that I should add onion more often. Thanks. I also added a sprinkling of ground cumin. Served as a topping for spicy meat patties. Delicious.
     
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I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
 
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