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Cucumber Yogurt Raita Salad

Time
15 min
Makes
Servings: Serves 6, more with a spread of foods
Ingredients
13
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 1 cup (227 grams) plain, full-fat yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon minced mild or hot fresh chile (I used a jalapeno)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, black or yellow mustard seeds or nigella seeds (I used black mustard seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 long, English-style cucumbers (2 pounds total)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped small
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