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Mint-Cucumber Raita

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

Serve this cooling dish with practically anything! It tastes specially good with stuffed Parathas (flatbread) and Biryanis and Pulaos (rice dishes).

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups thick yogurt, whisked till smooth
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves chopped fine
  • 1 large cucumber grated
  • 3/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Preparation:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and blend till mixed well.
  • Chill and serve.
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