Pasta rings in spicy cucumber raita

10 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Medium cucumbers, peeled,
Seeded and coarsely grated
2 tablespoons Minced yellow or white onion
Salt
2 cups Plain Yogurt (I use nonfat)
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Green onionns, chopped
1 Small tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh queezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Finely minced fresh mint or
Parsley
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
Fresh ground black pepper
1 pounds Anellini or other small
Pasta rings
Fresh mint (garnish)
Cucumber slices (garnish)

Directions

Combine grated cucumber and onion in a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let

stand for 10 min. Drain and squeeze dry.

Whisk yogurt until creamy smooth. Add cucumber mixture, garlic, green onions, tomato, lemon junice, minced mint or parsley, cumin and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook pasta in 4 qts boiling water until very al dente. Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again. Place in a large bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking together. Combine pasta with yogurt mixture. Garnish with mint or parsley springs and

cucumber slices.

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