Indian-Style Cucumber Salad (recipe)

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I made this to go with dinner (indian food) last

night. it was very good, cool and refreshing (esp. in

contrast to the hot and spicy gobi aloo i made).

thanks to shawn for sending me this recipe.

 

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad

 

1 (1-lb) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped),

cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt

 

Toss cucumber with salt in a colander in sink and let

drain 30 minutes, then pat dry.

Toast cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over

low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a

shade darker, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool on a cutting board,

then crush slightly with a rolling pin.

 

Stir cucumber, cumin, and cilantro into yogurt in a

bowl.