Cucumber Raita BBQ Dip Or Cooler

Indian food is generally spicy but does vary in degrees of heat. Certainly when I reach the top end of the scale I can feel the steam coming out of my ears but whether it is Indian spice or Mexican chili the remedy to take some of the heat away is still the same – a yogurt cooler.

TIP - If you do eat something too hot for comfort, a dairy drink is the best course of action, water will only mobilize the chili and burn your mouth even more.

So a raita is not only an excellent accompaniment it’s also a great cooler too. Make it a hour or so in advance of your cookout and refrigerate to let the flavors mingle and of course to keep it chilled.

Ingredients:-

• 2 inch chunk of cucumber
• 600ml or 1 pint of natural yogurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Method:-

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin strips. After that, just throw everything into a bowl and mix. Refrigerate for one or two hours and you’re ready to serve.

See Also:-

BBQ Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Tikka
Naan Bread

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