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                  PASTA RINGS IN SPICY CUCUMBER RAITA

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2                    Medium cucumbers, peeled,
                       Seeded and coarsely grated
  2       tb           Minced yellow or white onion
                       Salt
  2       c            Plain Yogurt (I use nonfat)
  1                    Clove garlic, minced
  2                    Green onionns, chopped
  1                    Small tomato, finely chopped
  2       tb           Fresh queezed lemon juice
  2       tb           Finely minced fresh mint or
                       Parsley
  2       ts           Ground cumin
                       Fresh ground black pepper
  1       lb           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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