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Kakdi ka raita (Cucumber in yoghurt)

‘Kakdi’ is cucumber in Hindi language, and raita is raita, I am not sure how I would literally translate it. Well, basically, it is grated cucumber in yoghurt, with some spices. The turkish people also do it, a little differently though. They call it cecik (pronounced as jejek)
Raita is excellent in summer, as a side dish, even as a salad. It is an excellent compliment to chicken/meat biryani.

Ingredients:

1-2 cucumbers (grated)
yoghurt about 2 cups,
cumin powder,
whole cumin,
salt,
black pepper,
cold water

optional: grated carrot, chopped cilantro
Method:

Mix all the ingredients together, add a little cold water just to thin out the raita, just a bit (if you like more, to get the consistency of buttermilk, or lesser water, to keep it more like pudding consistency). Add the spices and seasoning, few pinches at a time.

Thats it. Mix it well together. And serve cold. This could be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator.

Note: adding carrots/ cilantro, adds color! and ofcourse, more healthier!

April 14th, 2007