Cucumber Raitha / Vellarikai Thayir Pachadi / Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Raitha is a most commonly served condiment with spicy Indian food. All yogurt lovers love raita. It is a palate cleanser and aids in digestion. There are practically number of types of raita one could prepare, the most common being carrot raita, cucumber raita, onion raita and tomato raita. Raita is the best accompaniment for briyani and kebabs. This is not much of a recipe but there are certain tips to serve perfect raitha. I made a simple Cucumber Raitha to go with my Bisi Bele Bath (recipe coming soon). 

Ingredients:
Serves - 3-4
Curd / Thick Greek Yogurt (plain) - 1 cup
Grated Cucumber - 1 cup
Salt / Chaat Masala* - to taste

Method:
Beat the yogurt with a spoon until it is creamy and smooth. Add the grated cucumber and mix well. Store in the fridge until the time of serving. When ready to serve mix in salt or chaat masala to taste and serve.
Note: 
1. If using Chaat masala skip salt since it already has salt in it.
2. Chaat masala has a tang to it, so you can skip and add just salt if interested.
3. For any kind of raitas, it is important that salt is added just before serving, since it reacts with yogurt and dilutes it.
*Chaat masala can be found in Indian Grocery Stores.

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