Kheera Raita (Cucumber Yogurt)
A refreshing, healthy yogurt sauce that goes well with any meal or as a great side to a barbecue. It can also be used as a salad or a dip.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt (nonfat, fat free, or whole)
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and grated (use the large side of the grater)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ⅛ red chili powder (more or less totaste)
- ¼ tsp coriander powder (roaste)
Instructions
- Whisk the yogurt until it is smooth.
- Squeeze the excess water from the grated cucumber.
- Add the cucumber to the yogurt and mix together.
- Add the salt and pepper. Mix together.
- Pour into a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with chili powder and roasted cumin powder.
- Serve as a side to any Indian meal.
Notes
Thanks to Photo by Kelly Neil on Unsplash for the great photo of the cucumbers!