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Cucumber Raita
	Cucumber raita served with the garnishing of fresh coriander leaves.
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Indian Subcontinent
Main ingredients	Cucumber, dahi (yogurt), Green Chilli
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Cucumber Raita is a variation of raita that can be used as a dip or a salad. It is made by mixing together freshly chopped cucumber, green chillies, and dahi (yogurt), and optionally finely chopped tomato and onion.^[1]^[2]

It is especially popular in the summer months as it helps to beat the heat.^[3] It is often served as a side accompaniment with the main course in Indian cuisine.

References edit

^ Sedgwick, Fred (2009). Where words come from: A dictionary of word origins. London: Continuum International Publishing group. ISBN 9781847062741.
^ Basic Food Preparation (Third ed.). Orient Longman Private limited. 1986. ISBN 81-250-2300-3.
^ Diets for the Summer, Marje Gosling, 2014