Cool, Muddled Cucumber Raita With A Happy Hour Opti

Name: Cool, Muddled Cucumber Raita With A Happy Hour Option
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup thinly shaved and finely chopped English cucumber; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 ounce minced fresh jalapeno pepper (no seeds); 1 ounce finely sliced scallion greens; 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan or sea salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; zest of key lime or half regular lime; 1 cup Greek or Persian yogurt, fage; tiny splash of Hendrick's gin, optional; sprinkle of aleppo pepper, optional; sprig of fresh mint for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup thinly shaved and finely chopped English cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 ounce minced fresh jalapeno pepper (no seeds)
1 ounce finely sliced scallion greens
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan or sea salt, to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
zest of key lime or half regular lime
1 cup Greek or Persian yogurt, fage
tiny splash of Hendrick's gin, optional
sprinkle of aleppo pepper, optional
sprig of fresh mint for garnish

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Drain away any excess liquid from the shaved cucumber. Muddle together the thinly shaved and chopped cucumber with the chopped mint and cilantro leaves. Drain most of the cucumber juice away (save it for a drink), but you can use a little here for flavor. Add the minced jalapeno, salt, cumin, and lime zest. Muddle these ingredients together and then let them sit for a few minutes.
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Stir in the yogurt; make sure the yogurt is thick. Leave any of its liquid out of this recipe. Taste and adjust the seasoning, especially the salt and cumin. Add the optional gin or aleppo pepper for a surprise finish. You want this to remain thick enough for dipping, so don't add too much gin. Garnish with fresh mint. Serve in small dipping bowls with tortilla or pita chips, crusty bread, or even crudites.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup thinly shaved and finely chopped English cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 ounce minced fresh jalapeno pepper (no seeds), and more.

Yes, Cool, Muddled Cucumber Raita With A Happy Hour Option falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cool, Muddled Cucumber Raita With A Happy Hour Option

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