Raita Cool Down

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 12 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, minced
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled & diced
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 12 cups yogurt
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • 14 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop the tomatoes into inch dice.
  2. 2
    Chop the scallions diagonally including three inches of green.
  3. 3
    Place the oil, ginger, and cumin in a small skillet.
  4. 4
    Cook over low heat for one minute, stirring constantly.
  5. 5
    Scrape mixture in to a mixing bowl with a rubber spatula, add tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and garlic.
  6. 6
    Stir well to combine.
  7. 7
    Add the remaining ingredients and fold gently to combine.
  8. 8
    Adjust the seasonings.
  9. 9
    Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour but no longer than three.
  10. 10
    Stir well before serving.

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