RECIPE :: cucumber raita
This is often made with yoghurt but I find that the soft silken tofu will give it a wonderful, clean flavour that is lifted to a new level with the organic cucumber and onion to give it a very fresh flavour
Ingredients
½ tsp of cumin seeds,
1tsp of mustard seeds,
300g / 10½oz of soft silken tofu,
80ml of olive oil,
3tbsp of fresh lemon juice,
½ tsp of salt,
2 cloves of crushed garlic,
1tsp of balsamic vinegar,
1 medium onion (thinly sliced) and
½ a cucumber (12cm / 5 inches).
Method
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Dry fry and crush the cumin and mustard seeds. |
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Place the tofu, crushed seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and balsamic vinegar into a blender and whiz away until very smooth and creamy. |
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Cut the cucumber into quarters so you get the following effect.
Thinly slice the cucumber.
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Now combine the onions and cucumbers with the cream and enjoy. |
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