If you need a simple sauce to cool down spicy food (especially curries) have this easy to assemble and make this yoghurt-based condiment.
Raita
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber - seeded first
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander or mint
salt to taste
2 Tbsp chopped green onion (optional)
1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1/4 tsp ground coriander (optional)
- Using a tea towel or muslin cloth, squeeze out water from the grated cucumber.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and add salt to taste.
Serve with curry.
