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Kheere Ka Raita [Cucumber in Spicy Yogurt]

Easy and Simple Refreshing Dip!!

Cucumber raita

Ingredients
Cucumber [Kheera in Hindi] - peel and grate - 2 medium
Yogurt / Dahi - 1.5 cups
Salt
Red chillies powder [optional]
Roasted cumin powder [zeera] - dry roast cumin seeds in a pan and grind to form powder
Black salt [kala namak], you can get here [optional]- it adds a zing

Method
Beat yogurt/dahi , add some water to get desired consistency. Add all the spices as per your taste and finally add grated cucumber. Mix well and refrigerate.
It goes well with Indian Breads and  Pudina-Nariyal  Rice [Coconut-Mint Rice]
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Comments

Pari said…
I love this raita Renu and can have it any meal but surely love it in summer.
January 16, 2010 at 2:29 AM
Rachana said…
I love this raita:)...can finish off the whole bowl:)
January 16, 2010 at 5:21 AM
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine said…
Thats indeed a easy & quick Raita..simply love this raita..
January 16, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Priya said…
Beautiful click, my all time favourite Raita..
January 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Ms.Chitchat said…
All time favourite.Loved the pic.

Chitchat
http://chitchatcrossroads.blogspot.com/
January 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Jagruti જાગૃતિ said…
Oh hi
first time here...love the Raita, any time can have it...nice space here and good recipes too..

cheers and do visit

http://joyofcooking247.blogspot.com
January 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Tina said…
Creamy and mouthwatering raita...
January 17, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Oraphan said…
This looks so creamy and yummy! I love this quick and easy recipe, I'll just need to use dairy free yogurt, YUM!
January 17, 2010 at 11:47 PM
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