Raita is an light Indian dish used to cool down your mouth when eating spicy food. Ingredients: * 1 large cucumber- peeled, seeded and chopped * 1/2 Cup chopped mint and/or cilantro * 1 tesp. ground cumin * 1 jalapeño- finely chopped * 2 Cups of plain yogurt * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1/2 tsp. pepper Procedure:Combine ingredients, chill and serve. Can be refrigerated for 3 - 4 days. *** Variations: substitute cucumber with other fruits, such as mango, pear, apple, banana. |