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Recipe for curry with naan and raita

Sally Pasley Vargas for The Boston GlobE

Serves 4

1teaspoon whole cumin seeds
4naan
cups plain Greek yogurt
½English cucumber, halved
lengthwise, seeded, and chopped
teaspoons garam masala
2tablespoons chopped fresh
cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
4cups cooked vegetable curry

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, stir the cumin seeds for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Transfer to a plate.

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2. Wipe out the skillet and set it over medium heat. Heat the rounds of naan, one at a time, for 2 minutes on a side, turning with tongs, until they are soft and warm. Wrap in a cloth napkin.

3. In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, garam masala, cilantro, toasted cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if you like.

4. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the curry, stirring often, for 4 minutes or until hot. If the mixture seems thick, add a spoonful or two of water.

5. Divide the curry among 4 plates. Serve with naan and raita. Sally Pasley Vargas