Kislelya Kakdiche Dhayat Koshimbir

Ohkay that means grated cucumber salad in the yogurt mixture. I had this at my friend's place. This is one of the must haves in a simple Maharastrian lunch time. This combination is very useful in summer time as both cucumber and yogurt soothen the stomach. Additionally, the taste of this raita is very simple and delectable.

For four servings:

Ingredients:

• 1 large-sized cucumber, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoon of peanut powder
• 1 green chilli, sliced (depending on the hotness)
• sugar (optional)
• salt
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ghee or clarified butter
• some curry leaves
• a pinch of asafoetida powder
  
• some fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 cup of yogurt or fresh curd

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber and the peanut powder.
2. Add the green chilli, sugar, and the salt.
3. Now in a separate pan, heat some oil or ghee. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
4. When they sputter, add the curry leaves and the asafoetida.
5. Now add this tempering to the cucumber and peanut mixture and mix well. Keep aside for 2-5 minutes and let it cool.
6. Add the yogurt and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander.
   

Goes great as a raita for any occasion.