• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• ½ Kg cucumbers, peeled seeded and diced
• ½ Kg carrot, grated
• Salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons mustard oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 green cayenne chili, slit lengthwise and seeded
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, minced

In a small bowl add the yogurt, sesame and cumin and mix well to make a smooth paste.

Add the cucumber, carrot and salt. Set aside.

Heat the oil in as small skillet over medium heat.

Add the mustard, and chili and cook for about a minute, stirring until the spices are aromatic.

Add the cayenne and turmeric.

Stir and pour the flavored oil over the cucumbers; toss gently.

Add the lemon juice and chill.

Serve cold topped with mint leaves.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 2311 views