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Tomato and Cucumber Raita

Created by MsPia on January 17, 2025

Green Chili Paste
1 1/2 preserved lemons, small, seeds discarded, skin and flesh roughly chopped (1/4 cup)
2 green chiles, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, passed through a garlic press
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup mint leaves, finely shredded

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and finely crushed
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and flesh cut into 1/2 inch dice (2 cups)
1/2 onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
7 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
Salt, to taste

Step 1: Place all the ingredients for the chile paste in the bowl of a food processor, with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Blitz to form a rough paste and set aside.
Step 2: Put the yogurt in a bowl and whisk with the mint, lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin seeds, and rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 3: Add the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes and stir gently.
Step 4: Transfer to a shallow bowl and top with chile paste.
Step 5: Swirl lightly, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and serve.