Raita Cool Down

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Raita Cool Down

 

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 cup cucumbers, peeled & diced

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups yogurt

1 dash Tabasco sauce

salt to taste

 

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

 

Chop the tomatoes into inch dice.

Chop the scallions diagonally including three inches

of green.

Place the oil, ginger, and cumin in a small skillet.

Cook over low heat for one minute, stirring

constantly.

Scrape mixture in to a mixing bowl with a rubber

spatula, add tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and

garlic.

Stir well to combine.

Add the remaining ingredients and fold gently to

combine. Adjust the seasonings.

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour but no

longer than three.

Stir well before serving. Serves 4.

 

 

 

 

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