Mint Raitha

By Shri • July 2, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: Cucumber is one of my favorite vegetables that I snack on.Seasoned with salt, black pepper and a dash of lemon juice, this vegetable typically fills my hunger pangs.
Pureed mint is stirred into beaten yogurt spiced with Cumin, Coriander and Paprika powders.Add the Cucumber pieces for crunch! - Shri

Serves 6

2 cups Yogurt
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
1/2 cup Mint leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1/4 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
2 Green Chillies
Salt to Taste

Puree the fresh chopped mint leaves with as little water as possible Whisk the yogurt and Sour Cream together in a bowl making sure that it is smooth with no lumps Pour the pureed mint paste
Stir in the cumin, Coriander powders and Paprika Toss Cucumber pieces and green chillies in a bowl along with salt until well combined Pour the mint-yogurt into the Cucumber-chilli bowl. Mix well
Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve it with Pulao