Spiced Cucumber Raita

Name: Spiced Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tsp whole cumin seed; 1 tsp whole coriander seed; 1.75 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 kirby cucumber; 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 serrano chili; kosher salt and fresh ground white pepper; 2 naan bread; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Kirby cucumber, greek yogurt and naan bread come together in this South Asian raita, fragrant with cumin and coriander and grilled. Finish with cilantro.

20 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted. Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
5 min
2
Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Top with remaining cilantro.
3
Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter. Serve the raita with the warm naan.