Pasta Rings In Spicy Cucumber Raita

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA RINGS IN SPICY CUCUMBER RAITA

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Medium cucumbers, peeled,
Seeded and coarsely grated
2 tb Minced yellow or white onion
Salt
2 c Plain Yogurt (I use nonfat)
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Green onionns, chopped
1 Small tomato, finely chopped
2 tb Fresh queezed lemon juice
2 tb Finely minced fresh mint or
Parsley
2 ts Ground cumin
Fresh ground black pepper
1 lb Anellini or other small
Pasta rings
Fresh mint (garnish)
Cucumber slices (garnish)

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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