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Cucumber Raita (Salad)

Cucumber Raita is really a very refreshing side dish. It is made with plain yoghurt, so it is cool, healthy, has a lot of protein and is very yummy. And Cucumber is always cool!

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword Cucumber, Yoghurt
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large Cucumber peeled, finely chopped
  • 4 cup Plain Yoghurt
  • 1 tsp Oil Olive, Avocado, Other
  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Urad Dahl
  • 1 small Red Chilli whole red chilli, not broken, optional
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a medium size, deep saucepan. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds and red chili.

  2. When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the cumin seeds and the urad dahl. Stir the contents.

  3. When the urad dahl gets golden brown or lightly fried, immediately remove the pan from the stove and set aside. Do not fry too much, just slightly.

  4. Add the fried contents to a salad bowl or container.

  5. Add the chopped cucumber to the bowl.

  6. Add the salt, yoghurt, and milk. Mix well.

  7. If you like, add some chopped cilantro. Mix thoroughly.

  8. Garnish with cilantro.

  9. Serve cold.