Raita Cool Down Recipe

Name: Raita Cool Down
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup cucumber, peeled & diced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 ½ cups yogurt; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; salt, to taste; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup cucumber, peeled & diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ cups yogurt
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt, to taste
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

1
Chop the tomatoes into inch dice.
2
Chop the scallions diagonally including three inches of green.
3
Place the oil, ginger, and cumin in a small skillet.
4
Cook over low heat for one minute, stirring constantly.
5
Scrape mixture in to a mixing bowl with a rubber spatula, add tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and garlic.
6
Stir well to combine.
7
Add the remaining ingredients and fold gently to combine.
8
Adjust the seasonings.
9
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour but no longer than three.
10
Stir well before serving.

138

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Raita Cool Down 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.

Raita Cool Down

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