Cucumber sauce
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The origins of this are unclear but believed to be American.
Ingredients
350 g
cucumber (coarsely grated)
4 ml
whole cumin seeds
10 ml
hot green chilis (seeded & chopped; optional)
250 ml
plain yoghurt
5 ml
vegetable oil
1
clove garlic chopped fine
Method
Toast cumin seeds in small heavy skillet until browned. Do not burn. When they start to crackle, remove from heat, shaking skillet.
Combine all ingredients. Blend well and chill.
To serve
Chill well before serving.
Variation
Reduce the Chilli peppers for a lesser hot as tigger would say.
Use Dried Chili from Tropical Wholefoods if fresh chili not available.