11020 Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish 15 mins 5 mins 2 cups Wed Oct 10 07:31:00 -0700 2007 Wed May 14 17:22:09 -0700 2008 Easy Middle Eastern CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11020 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:22:09 GMT Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat. Serve this condiment atop grilled meats such as our Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers or in a pita with falafel.

Game plan: To crush the coriander seeds to a powder, put them in a resealable plastic bag, place on a cutting board, and tap with the bottom of a pan, mallet, or rolling pin.

What to buy: This relish is especially creamy if made with Greek-style yogurt, but sour cream will do in a pinch.

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  • Cut cleaned cucumbers into small dice and place in a colander set over a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and toss to coat. Weight down cucumbers by setting a plate on top, and let drain for 10 minutes. Occasionally press down on the plate to extract excess water.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, vinegar, parsley, mint, sugar, coriander, cumin, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Blot cucumbers with paper towels, add to yogurt mixture, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Regan Burns 67 Condiment/Sauce 65 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded

    ]]>     301 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

    ]]>     1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt or sour cream

    ]]>     2 tablespoons white wine or red wine vinegar

    ]]>     203 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

    ]]>     195 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

    ]]>     298 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

    ]]>     282 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, crushed to a powder

    ]]>     283 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

    ]]>     277 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

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