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Cucumber and Apple Raita

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by thirschfeld

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by thirschfeld

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Cucumber Recipe
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thirschfeld's Notes: I have a great passion for Indian food and over the years, many cookbooks and restaurants later you start to get the method and ingredients down and you start to come up with "in the style...
I have a great passion for Indian food and over the years, many cookbooks and restaurants later you start to get the method and ingredients down and you start to come up with "in the style of" recipes all the time. This is an ad hoc recipe thrown together one weekend with friends in northern Indiana. It goes with all kinds of things from pork loin to lamb shoulder chops and even plain on pita bread. One note green apples seem to be to tannic to go with the yogurt so I would use something a little sweeter but still sour. I think if you can find good fuji apples they are great for this.

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Serves 4 to 6

1 cucumber, peeled seeded and 1/4 inch dice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 apple, washed 1/4 inch dice Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cups whole milk yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons Indian mustard oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon cilantro, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

kosher salt and fresh ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

In a mixing bowl combine the cucumber, apple and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat a small saute pan over high hear. Have a lid handy. Add the mustard oil and immediately add the cumin and mustard seeds. The mustard seeds will start to pop. Cover and turn off the heat.
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You don't want to burn the cumin so be careful. Add to the cucumber yogurt mix and stir to blend everything. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Add the cilantro just before serving. Stir and serve
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5 Comments on Cucumber and Apple Raita

dymnyno added about 1 year ago

WOW...you never disappoint with either your photos or your great recipes...when are you opening a restaurant?

thirschfeld added about 1 year ago

Thanks, you know I was in the process about 4 years ago when I walked away to be
a stay at home Dad. Best thing I could have done. I still own the building and the liqour
license. Never the less I have never lost my passion for food.

whatsjohneating added about 1 year ago

This sounds delightful. I love Indian food and apples definitely go great with raita. What a perfect combo!

AntoniaJames added about 1 year ago

Really like the addition of apples . . . will have to try it, once we get local apples. Don't usually add the brown mustard seeds but that's a good idea, too. Besides, it's so fun to pop them. ;o)