Raita pairs, plain, creamy, Greek yogurt with crunchy, cucumber, spices, garlic, and ginger. lemon and chives creating a complex and fresh, flavor explosion to compliment any savory dishes, including our Bollywood Burger. Also, try Mint-Cilantro Chutney and Caramelized Onions.
Indian Raita
Raita pairs, plain, creamy, Greek yogurt with crunchy, cucumber, spices, garlic, and ginger. lemon and chives creating a complex and fresh, flavor explosion to compliment any savory dishes, including our Bollywood Burger.
Author: Soffia Wardy
Yield: 2 Cups
INGREDIENTS:
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2 c of plain Greek yogurt.
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2 scallions.
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2 Serrano peppers, seeded and deveined.
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1 thumbnail piece of ginger root, peeled and grated.
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1 garlic clove, peeled and grated.
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1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated.
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1 lemon, juiced.
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1 tsp. of cumin seeds.
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1 tsp. of black peppercorns.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, using a spoon scoop out the seeds, and coarsely grate.
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Thinly slice the scallions and finely chop the pepper and set aside.
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Toast the cumin and peppercorns in a dry saucepan until fragrant, smash into a powder.
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Mix the grated cucumber with the yogurt, add the grated ginger and garlic, scallion, pepper, spices, salt, and lemon juice, and blend.
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Leave in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
