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Cucumber raita

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Cucumber Raita
Cucumber raita served with the garnishing of fresh coriander leaves.
Cucumber raita served with the garnishing of fresh coriander leaves.
Place of originIndia
Region or stateIndian Subcontinent
Main ingredientsCucumber, dahi (yogurt), Green Chilli

Cucumber Raita is a variation of raita that can be used as a dip or a salad. It is made by mixing together freshly chopped cucumber, green chillies, and dahi (yogurt), and optionally finely chopped tomato and onion.[1][2]

It is especially popular in the summer months as it helps to beat the heat.[3] It is often served as a side accompaniment with the main course in Indian cuisine.

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References

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  1. ^ Sedgwick, Fred (2009). Where words come from: A dictionary of word origins. London: Continuum International Publishing group. ISBN 9781847062741.
  2. ^ Basic Food Preparation (Third ed.). Orient Longman Private limited. 1986. ISBN 81-250-2300-3.
  3. ^ Diets for the Summer, Marje Gosling, 2014
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  • Sanjeev Kapoor's Recipe for Raita [1]
  • Benefits of Cucumber Raita [2]