Recipe for Pasta Rings in Spicy Cucumber Raita 
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Yield:
10 -12 as side dish)
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 med -sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated
2 tbl minced or grated yellow or white onion
2 cup plain yogurt
1 clv garlic, minced or pressed
2 x green onions, chopped
1 sm tomato, finely chopped
2 tbl freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
2 tbl finely minced fresh mint or parsley
2 tsp ground cumin
1 lb anellini or other small pasta rings
fresh ground black pepper
salt
----------------- Garnish: ----------------
fresh mint or parley sprigs
Instructions:
Instructions: Combine grated cucumber and onion in a small non-metallic bowl.

Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.

Whisk yogurt until creamy smooth. Add cucumber mixture, garlic, green onions, tomato, lemon or lime juice, minced mint or parsley, cumin.

Salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.

Chill as long as overnight.

Cook pasta in 4 quarts 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 keep pasta from sticking together.

Combine pasta with yogurt mixture. Garnish with mint or parsley sprigs and cucumber slices.

Note:
In addition to being very good, this cold side dish is "heart-healthy".

Excellent served with spicy meats.

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