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[[File:Kafta Raita.JPG|thumb|Kafta Raita]] | [[File:Kafta Raita.JPG|thumb|Kafta Raita]] | ||
| − | '''Raita''' is an [[ | + | '''Raita''' is an [[Cuisine of India|Indian]] [[Garnish|garnish]] often served with spiced dishes. It acts as a cooling flavour as the fat in the yogurt dissolves and mollifies [[Chilli|chili]] in the curry, while the taste of [[Cucumber|cucumber]] and fresh [[Mint|mint]] or other herbs refreshes the palate. |
| − | The essential ingredient is [[ | + | The essential ingredient is [[Yogurt|yogurt]]. Here is one simple recipe: |
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
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* 1/2 cup yogurt | * 1/2 cup yogurt | ||
* 2 - 3 mint leaves, chopped (more to taste) | * 2 - 3 mint leaves, chopped (more to taste) | ||
| − | * 2 [[ | + | * 2 [[Cilantro|cilantro]] leaves, chopped (more to taste) |
* Optionally 1 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped or minced onions. | * Optionally 1 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped or minced onions. | ||
* Ground cumin | * Ground cumin | ||
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | # Grate about an [[ | + | # Grate about an [[Inch|inch]] of a cucumber and drain off some of the liquid. |
| − | # Stir the cucumber into half a [[ | + | # Stir the cucumber into half a [[Cup|cup]] of yogurt. |
| − | # Add chopped mint and [[ | + | # Add chopped mint and [[Cilantro|cilantro]], and perhaps some finely chopped [[Onion|onions]]. |
| − | # Sprinkle a little ground [[ | + | # Sprinkle a little ground [[Cumin|cumin]] on top. |
Prepare immediately before use; this doesn't keep. | Prepare immediately before use; this doesn't keep. | ||
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| − | [[Category:Indian | + | [[Category:Indian cuisine]] |
| − | [[Category:Yogurt | + | |
| + | [[Category:Yogurt Recipes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 10 July 2012
| Indian cuisine
Raita is an Indian garnish often served with spiced dishes. It acts as a cooling flavour as the fat in the yogurt dissolves and mollifies chili in the curry, while the taste of cucumber and fresh mint or other herbs refreshes the palate.
The essential ingredient is yogurt. Here is one simple recipe:
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup grated cucumber (about one inch of a cucumber)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 - 3 mint leaves, chopped (more to taste)
- 2 cilantro leaves, chopped (more to taste)
- Optionally 1 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped or minced onions.
- Ground cumin
Procedure
- Grate about an inch of a cucumber and drain off some of the liquid.
- Stir the cucumber into half a cup of yogurt.
- Add chopped mint and cilantro, and perhaps some finely chopped onions.
- Sprinkle a little ground cumin on top.
Prepare immediately before use; this doesn't keep.
