Raita is what I reach for when a meal is running hot, either in the pan or on the plate. Yogurt is cooling, cucumber more so, and a pinch of toasted cumin keeps the digestion moving so the cold of it does not sit heavily. Grate the cucumber, do not chop it. The texture matters more than people expect. Serve it with anything that has chilli in it, and do not be precious about quantity.
Ingredients:
- 1 English Cucumber
- 500g Smooth Cottage Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Crushed Cumin
- ¼ Teaspoon Mild Mustard Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 Small Green Chilli
- 1 or 2 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander
Utensils needed:
- Grater
- Teaspoon
- Chopping board
- Square piece of muslin cloth
- Knife
- Spatula
