Tomato and Cucumber Raita

This raita is a cool, exotically flavored yogurt sauce would complement any Indian-style dish very well. Delicious on Tandoori Chicken Wraps.

Tomato and Cucumber Raita

Tomato and Cucumber Raita

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Mix up a creamy Indian-style yogurt sauce to put on wraps, grilled dishes and more.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 Roma tomato, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, combine cucumber cubes and salt. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Drain accumulated liquid. Add onion, lime, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and yogurt. Stir to combine.

Notes

For best results, prepare raita at least one hour in advance to allow the flavors to develop.

© Lynne Webb
Cuisine: Indian / Category: Condiment Recipes