This is the first Indian dish I made when my husband and I were newly-married. It is a delicious and refreshing salad to serve in the summer or along side a spicy Indian meal. My mother-in-law, Kusum-tai, makes many variations using tomatoes, beets and even pomegranates. This version calls for cucumbers. Enjoy!
Koshimbir (Cucumber Raita)
Mix together 1 cup of chopped cucumber with 1 cup plain yogurt, (called daahi in Marathi and Hindi) Add salt and sugar to taste. Add 1 finely chopped serrano chili, some chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves and 1 TBSP peanut powder. (I use unsalted dry roasted peanuts, processed until a powder.)
Mix and chill.
