Spiced Cucumber Raita

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
• 1 3/4 cups plain greek yogurt
• 1 kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2-1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
• kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
• 2 -4 naan bread, breads for serving
• 1 -2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted. process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
• 2 combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. top with remaining cilantro.
• 3 grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter. serve the raita with the warm naan.