Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment)

Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment)
The recipe Raita (Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Condiment) is ready in around 45 minutes and is definitely a great gluten free, primal, and vegetarian option for lovers of Indian food. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 41 calories. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up onion, cucumber, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. Only a few people really liked this morn meal.

Instructions

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Place cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss well; drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain.
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Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.
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Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
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Combine the cucumber, yogurt, and remaining ingredients.
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Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are great choices for Indian. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. You could try Aichenberg Premium Gruner Veltliner. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 12 dollars per bottle.
Aichenberg Premium Gruner Veltliner
Aichenberg Premium Gruner Veltliner
Aichenberg's Premium Gruner Veltlinern is a family-run Austrian delicacy. It has aromas of fresh fruit and spiciness, with notes of tropical fruits and pepper. The freshness in taste gives off flavors of green apples which are long lasting and pack a punch at the finish. This wine pairs well with white meat, fish, cheeses and Italian dishes such as pizza and pasta.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score5
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