Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish Recipe

Name: Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt or sour cream; 2 tablespoons white wine or red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, crushed to a powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cut cleaned cucumbers into small dice and place in a colander set over a mixing bowl.
2
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and toss to coat.
3
Weight down cucumbers by setting a plate on top, and let drain for 10 minutes.
4
Occasionally press down on the plate to extract excess water.
5
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, vinegar, parsley, mint, sugar, coriander, cumin, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl, stirring until evenly combined.
6
Blot cucumbers with paper towels, add to yogurt mixture, and stir to combine.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons white wine or red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!