Can one mix mint with cilantro?

Definitely yes :) --DK

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Making It tonight!! Looks really yummy, can't wait! :wink:

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Thank you very much for this great recipe :) ! We are making Chicken Biryani tonight and we wanted some Raita. We know how to make Raita just not a good as this one tasted so thank you very much again I look forward to more recipes coming through. ( :roll: sorry Im a bit weird)

Nice recipe of cucumber raita but I n my family like raita with tadka n I made it with tadka n it's test too good thanks :)

Re: How do you take the sour taste out of yogurt? I was surprised to read this question as well as the orginal recipe instruction "make sure its not sour" because for me, the more sour yogurt is, the better (more vigorous live cultures) it is, and just as important, I much prefer a strong sour taste to a limp barely there sour. So, I think as in all things, this is a matter of personal taste and "sour yogurt" is no worse nor no better than less sour yogurt. But, the above aside, thank you for some wonderful detailed preparation discussions and photography! :)

I have been making cucumber raita for months and came across this site whilst looking for the origins. I usually make it with a little finely chopped onion and milled black peppercorn to taste. It brilliant served with raw carrots or celery as a snack or as a light lunch. :wink:

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How do you make the yogurt not sour?

How do you take the sour taste out of yogurt?

Add some milk. Adding some melted butter will also help to enhance the taste reducing the sourness. --DK

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Thank you for this recipe.. easy to prepare and great to taste. :)

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Do you peel the cucumber?

tries it....n it was just awesome... :wink:

Made this tonight and it was fab. Sprinkled a bit of Sumac on top Delicious! :-D

Looks great! But definitely going full fat 8)

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This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm making naan bread and lentil daal tonight based on a delish meal we had in Berkeley. Thank you!

Wow, I am so excited to make this very soon; your pics and not so complicated ingredients made it look very easy to make and very yummy too! Thank you!

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I'm not very skilled in the kitchen, let alone with international cuisine, but I made this to go with madras lentils and pita and it was delicious! Thanks so much for this simple yet tasty recipe. (I'm also new to this site, but I plan on coming back for seconds and thirds and . . .)

Havent ever thought of making raita with greek yogurt. i always have a tub sitting in my fridge and I use it to make Shrikhand.

So simple yet so fantabulous - just like your Mint raita. I am gonna make for you-know-who. All your yogurt recipes ultimately end up in his tummy & I like it :lol: Hugs, Siri

Lovely pics and very delicious raita! I am so happy to find out that I am preparing it the same way than you :wink:

i make mine with some chopped up gherkins, some finely cut jalapenos along with cucumber and preferably greek yogurt. goes very well with rice dishes, or just some toasted pita bread!

My most favourite raita,looks wonderful..

hi dk :lol: yummmmiiiieeeesss raita, i always prepare this for my lunch box its so soothing and relishing, reminded me about my lunch time will surely bring this everyday cheers :-P

Rich and creamy raitha... Perfect for parathas...

Cool cucumber raita on a hot day-YUM,I can eat it as a meal!I always make it with Biryani!

The thought of goat milk puts me off from buying greek yogurt. I know its silly but we (I'm) are so used to consuming only cow's milk, I find it difficult to accept goat's milk, feta cheese etc. I will have to get over this one, especially my chiropractor says that goat's milk is far superior to cow's milk.

The Raita looks so yummy!! Just perfect for Summer :)

Cool and refreshing raita. My all time favourite. Vardhini VardhinisKitchen