Raita Cool Down
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
1 hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | teaspoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
ginger root
minced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
seeded, chopped |
|
| 1 | cup |
cucumbers
peeled, diced |
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
yogurt
|
|
| 1 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 7.5 | ml |
ginger root
minced |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
seeded, chopped |
|
| 237 | ml |
cucumbers
peeled, diced |
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 355 | ml |
yogurt
|
|
| 1 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
cilantro
chopped |
|
Directions
Chop the tomatoes into inches.
Chop the scallions diagonally including three inches of green.
Place the oil, ginger, and cumin in a small skillet.
Cook over low heat for one minute, stirring constantly.
Scrape mixture in to a mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and garlic.
Stir well to combine. And the remaining ingredients and fold gently to combine.
Adjust the seasonings.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour but no longer than three.
Stir well before serving.
