INDIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD WITH CUCUMBER RAITA ENJOY DAN:

INDIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD WITH CUCUMBER RAITA

                                                                                                By CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 English cucumber, coarsely shredded

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 cups yogurt

1/2-onion, finely chopped

1 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon golden raisins

1/4-cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/4-teaspoon EACH ground coriander, ground cumin, and Tandoori masala

Dash of ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt.

2.   Toss well; drain for 30 minutes.

3.   Rinse in cold water; drain.

4.   Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels.

5.   Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally.

6.   Combine the cucumber, yogurt, and reaming ingredients.

7.   Top with fresh mint, and freshly ground black pepper and cayenne.

ENJOY DAN:                                                BON-APPETITE!!