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Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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Total:: 20 min
Prep:: 15 min
Cook:: 5 min

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 to 4 naan breads, for serving
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted. Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.

2. Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Top with remaining cilantro.

3. Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter. Serve the raita with the warm naan.

My Private Notes

Name: Spiced Cucumber Raita
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed; 1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 to 4 naan breads, for serving; 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted