Recipe - Pasta Rings In Spicy Cucumber Raita

2 Medium cucumbers, peeled,
Seeded and coarsely grated
2 tablespoon Minced yellow or white onion
Salt
2 cup Plain Yogurt (I use nonfat)
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Green onionns, chopped
1 Small tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoon Fresh queezed lemon juice
2 tablespoon Finely minced fresh mint or
Parsley
2 teaspoon Ground cumin
Fresh ground black pepper
1 pound Anellini or other small
Pasta rings
Fresh mint (garnish)
Cucumber slices (garnish)

Combine grated cucumber and onion in a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and
let stand for 10 min. Drain and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt until creamy
smooth. Add cucumber mixture, garlic, green onions, tomato, lemon junice,
minced mint or parsley, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Cook pasta in 4
qts 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 prevent pasta from sticking together. Combine
pasta with yogurt mixture. Garnish with mint or parsley springs and
cucumber slices.

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