CUCUMBER-SAUCE(SL)       USENET Cookbook       CUCUMBER-SAUCE(SL)

CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

     CUCUMBER-SAUCE - A mideast-style sauce with cucumbers and
     yogurt

     This recipe came originally from the local paper, years ago.
     They liked it with lamb.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
     3/4 lb    cucumber (coarsely grated)
     3/4 tsp   whole cumin seeds
     2 tsp     hot green chilis (seeded & chopped) (optional)
     1 cup     plain yogurt
     1 tsp     vegetable oil
     1/2 tsp   garlic (finely chopped)
               salt (to taste) (optional)

PROCEDURE
          (1)  Toast cumin seeds in small heavy skillet until
               browned.  Do not burn.  When they start to
               crackle, remove from heat, shaking skillet.

          (2)  Combine all ingredients.  Blend well and chill.

RATING
     Difficulty: easy.  Time: 5 minutes preparation, 1 hour chil-
     ling.  Precision: approximate measurement OK.

CONTRIBUTOR
     Nancy Mintz
     UNIX System Development Lab, AT&T-IS, Summit, New Jersey, USA
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