CUCUMBER RAITA WITH MUSTARD OIL

Raita is a staple condiment served with any Indian meal.  Here is a simple 5 ingredient recipe of cucumber raita that is easy to make packed with flavor.

INGREDIENTS

5 Persian Cucumbers or 1 English Cucumber

1C plain Whole milk yogurt 

1Tbsp Black Pepper fresh cracked

1 1/2Tbsp Mustard Oil

Salt to taste

PREP ( 10 minutes)

• Wash and dry the cucumbers. (you will be using them skin on)
• Grate the cucumbers.
• Using a muslin cloth squeeze the water out of the grated cucumbers.  (If the water is not squeezed out properly the end product will be very watery and not creamy).
• In a bowl mix the yogurt with salt, pepper and mustard oil.  Mix well
• Add the cucumbers and mix.  store in a glass container in the refrigerator.

** Stores well for at least 7 days.  I suggest you give it 1 to 2 hours before enjoying it.  Mustard oil needs a bit of time to work it's magic.

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