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Cucumber, Yellow/Red Pepper, Onion and Mint Raita (Yoghurt)

Kheera, Shimla Mirch Pyaz aur Pudine ka Raita

Mamta Gupta

Easy Free From Garlic Free From Ginger Free From Tomato Indian Main Side Vegetarian

This is another simple, yet delicious raita to make.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups natural yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp. or a handful of fresh mint leaves, pureed in a processor (or chop very finely)
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow or red pepper (Bell pepper or capsicum)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber (kheera or kakri)
  • 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground roast cumin seeds.
  • Few mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel yellow/red pepper with a tomato peeler. If you don't have one, soak pepper in boiling water for 3-4 minutes and then peel the skin off. You can leave the skin intact, if you wish.
  2. Place all ingredients together in a large bowl, except the mint leaves for garnish, mix and transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. Garnish with mint leaves.
  4. Serve chilled.

Notes

This recipe was originally created Jul 21, 2008 and last updated Jul 10, 2024

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