Raita is served with most Indian meals. Traditionally, Indian food is eaten with your fingers, and raita is mixed with rice to make both easier to scoop. I like a slightly spicy, flavorful raita, but a mild version is perfect for serving with spicy curries.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2cplain thick yoghurt
1/2cucumber
1medium ripe tomato
1clovegarlicfinely chopped or pressed
1/4tsalt
1/4tcumin
1/8tcayenne pepperor substitute paprika for a mild raita
Instructions
Peel and then cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and use a teaspoon to scrape out the seeds. Slice or quarter the cucumber. Dice the tomato fine.
Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and serve directly.