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CUCUMBER RAITA

                
Cucumber raita is a simple, refreshing, and healthy recipe, and easy to prepare. It goes well with pulav and bisibelebath or any Indian meal.


Preparation:20 min,Cooking time:10 min,Yield:Serves 3-4

INGREDIENTS:


SI NO
CONTENTS
QUANTITY
1
CUCUMBER
1 LARGE
2
CURD
2CUPS
3
GREEN CHILLIES
3-4 NOS
4
MUSTARD
1 TSP
5
ASAFOETIDA
1/8 TSP
6
CURRY LEAVES
8-10 NOS
7
Cilantro
1/4CUP
8
TOMATO
1 MEDIUM
9
ONION
1 MEDIUM
10
OIL
1 TSP
11
SALT
TO TASTE


METHOD:
1. Take finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and onions in a mixing bowl.
2. Add whisked curd, cilantro, salt, and seasoninng of mustard seeds and mix well.
3. Sprinkle some cumin powder and red chili powder over raita for garnish. Refrigerate for few minutes and serve Cucumber raita with meal.




 




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