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Soothing Mint Cucumber Raita

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Cooling, creamy, and full of flavor this Mint Cucumber Raita is a refreshing side dish that tastes amazing and  soothes digestion. Serves 4 as a condiment or 2 as a side dish. The recipe can easily be doubled.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped, seeds removed if necessary, leave skin on if organic
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (grass fed organic whole milk is best, or use coconut yogurt or nut milk yogurt for dairy free)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice, more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish*
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop* your cucumber and measure 1 cup. Set aside.
  2. Mix yogurt with lemon juice, cumin, mint, cilantro, and pepper.
  3. Mix in the cucumber. Taste to adjust spices to your preference.
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs.
  5. Serve chilled.
  6. Raita will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Equipment

Notes

If you don’t like cilantro or it’s not available you can add more mint instead.

I like to chop the cucumber to get a nice satisfying crunch. You can also grate the cucumber for a smoother texture. It will release more water and thin down the yogurt.  

Find it online: https://eatwellenjoylife.com/soothing-mint-cucumber-raita/