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Print recipe Cucumber Raita from aristocat

can make in advance vegetarian low fat
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Serves4
Prep time40 mins
Cook timeNot stated

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Ingredients

1 cucumber
Pinch of salt
250g thick creamy Greek yoghurt
Large pinch caster sugar
Ground cumin

Handy Hint

best served chilled!

Method

Peel and finely chop the cucumber. Place in a bowl, toss with salt and set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
Rinse in a sieve and pat dry.
Blend the yoghurt and sugar, add a little salt and mix.
Fold in the cucumber and transfer to a clean bowl.
Sprinkle on some ground cumin.

if making in advance - cover and chill, stir before serving and sprinkle cumin over.

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From: aristocat on Thu 05-Nov-09 19:53:24 Overall rating: 0.0
best served chilled!



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