Cool Cucumber Raita (Tyler Florence) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 pints thick yogurt (recommended: greek yogurt) |
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped |
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 lemon, juiced |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves |
extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling |
Directions:
1. Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green. Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.
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