Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Cucumber Raita
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cucumber, chopped
- • 1 cup thick curd
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1 tbsp coconut oil
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the cucumber with the salt and 2 tbsp water until just tender.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely grind the coconut with 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1 green chili, then mix into the cucumber.
3
Phase 3
Off the heat, fold in the curd until combined.
4
Phase 4
Heat the coconut oil, crackle the remaining mustard seeds, curry leaves, and the second green chili, pour over the pachadi, and serve with rice.