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schedulePrep 0 min
local_fire_departmentCook 0 min
speedmedium
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Ingredients
Scale
- ⅛ cup grated cucumber (about 1 inch of cucumber)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2–3 mint leaves, chopped
- 2 cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped or minced onions (optional)
- Salt (coarse salt preferred)
- Chile powder
- Ground cumin
Directions
- Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove and discard excess liquid.
- Stir the cucumber into the yogurt.
- Add chopped mint, cilantro, and onion.
- Add salt to taste.
- Sprinkle a little ground cumin on top.
- Sprinkle with chili powder if desired.
- Refrigerate and serve cold.
