tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post254656002124577715..comments2024-01-24T09:23:30.924-05:00Comments on Kitchens Are Monkey Business: Aarti's Recipe. Step 1. Raita.Rosie Hawthornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-12434404389322927562010-07-19T21:24:35.036-04:002010-07-19T21:24:35.036-04:00Oh, and another thing - try adding some good fruit...Oh, and another thing - try adding some good fruity olive oil to that Greek yogurt and some fine sea salt et voila! Labneh, which is wonderful with your middle Eastern dishes.Marionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-59183260880352231882010-07-19T18:45:37.132-04:002010-07-19T18:45:37.132-04:00Thanks, Marion, for the nudge about the roasted cu...Thanks, Marion, for the nudge about the roasted cumin. I could spice it up with some fresh green coriander seeds off my cilantro plants too. I love those seeds.Rosie Hawthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665045940767129770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821404280357387696.post-56661559801412018472010-07-19T16:53:44.501-04:002010-07-19T16:53:44.501-04:00Rosie, just use the plain English cucumber. I'...Rosie, just use the plain English cucumber. I've made oceans of raita over the years - trust me. Add about a teaspoon of (fresh, roasted, ground) cumin too.<br /><br />If you get stuck, just call the ASKMARION hotline - for you, I'll track down my Persian/Indian/Middle Eastern cookbooks if they don't fall on my head....Marionnoreply@blogger.com