Mixed Raita

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 2 fresh hot green chiles, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the cumin, coriander, and peppercorns in a small frying pan and toast over medium heat until the seeds begin to brown and become fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Grind to a powder in a spice grinder and set aside.
  3. 3
    Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and lightened.
  4. 4
    Add the cucumber, onion, tomato, chiles, and mint and stir to mix well.
  5. 5
    Stir in the ground spices and the cayenne.
  6. 6
    Chill well.
  7. 7
    Stir in the salt just before serving and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.

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