Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 large cucumber ((grated. Use an English cucumber preferably))
  • 1/2 red onion ((minced, optional))
  • Juice of 1 lime (if you like your raita very tangy))
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews ((soaked with 3/4th cup of water for at least 30 minutes))
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili pepper ((like jalapeno or serrano. Remove the seeds for less heat).)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
  • Salt to taste

Instruction

  • Blend the cashews with the soaking water, cumin, green chili pepper, ginger, salt, and lime juice until you have a very smooth paste. This by itself makes a great dressing for any salad.
  • Remove the cashew paste to a bowl and mix with the grated cucumber and onion, if using. Sprinkle on some cayenne, if you wish.
  • Serve on the side with any spicy Indian dish like a biryani or a curry or a paratha.