Ever start eating some curry and your tongue just starts to set a flame? You just can't take the heat no more? You feel a little burning inferno breaking out within your belly and you start going hsss uhhh ahhh, ahhh ,hss with a tiny little bit of fire peeping out of your mouth?
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Well here is the solution for you! all you need is to be as cool as cucumber (literally) this cooling cucumber salad is sure to fend off even the highest of the highest curries. A simple yogurt based cucumber salad spiced up with some little flavours of India makes for the perfect compliment to any Indian dinner.
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It only takes 10 minutes to make, less even if you are a pro with a knife. It is so simple to make you got to make this a staple during any Indian dinners/lunches that you have. Your belly, tongue and that ever burning heat of a curry will thank you.
Ingredients
1 Cucumber
1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 Red Onion
1ts Garam Masala
1.5tb Sugar
STEPS
Start by peeling and finely slicing 1 Red Onion.
In a pan with a little bit of oil on medium heat, gently fry off your Onions till they have browned and softened.
Cut your cucumber in half and scrap out the center bit with all the seeds, halve it once again (length wise) and lastly slice it thinly.
In a large bowl add in 1/2 a cup of plain yogurt with 1ts of garam masala and 1.5tb of sugar. Mix well till homogenous and yummy.
Add in your cucumbers, onions and mix well.
Enjoyed chill with your favourite Indian curries and dishes.
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Happy Cooking,
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