CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD (Raita) 
1 cucumber
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chopped parsley, heaping tbsp.
1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint (or 1 tsp. dried)
1/4 tsp. cumin
Dash ground pepper
1 c. plain yogurt (8 oz.)

Peel cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Slice crosswise into thin slices. In a colander combine cucumber, green pepper and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes. Then rinse and drain well and pat dry.

In bowl, toss cucumber and green pepper with parsley, mint, cumin and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Before serving stir in yogurt. A nice side dish for curry. Makes 4 servings.

 

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