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Raita

Raita means an Indian side dish made of yogurt, usually diced cucumber, and seasonings. A dressing or dip you can use for so many different dishes. The bonus is that it is so easy to make yourself.

You’ll need:

250 g Greek yoghurt (2%)
½ cucumber
3 large tomatoes
1 large garlic clove
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
a little fresh ground pepper

How to prepare:

Cut the cucumber and tomato into small cubes. Mix them into the yoghurt and add grated garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

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