Indian Thali meal with raita

Note: Bollywood Raita (Cucumber Yoghurt Salad) can be thinned with a little iced water to serve as a summer cold soup.

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber (seedless of a preference)
• handful of fresh mint leaves
• 1 or more cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 pint/2 c plain thick yoghurt
• salt and white pepper

Method

• Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick or waxed. Remove seeds if necessary. Chop into tiny dice. Place in a large bowl.
• Chop most of the fresh mint leaves; set a few pretty whole leaves aside for garnish. Add to the diced cucumber, along with the minced garlic. Stir in the plain yoghurt. Season the Raita with salt and white pepper. Cover and chill until serving time. Stir thoroughly before serving. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves.

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