Cucumber-Mint Raita

Description: Raita - A cold yogurt condiment used as a side dish to curry is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.

Ingredients:

• 1 large English cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

Steps:

1. Coarsely grate cucumber and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
2. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend.
3. Add grated cucumber and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, keep refrigerated.).
5. Sprinkle raita with a pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.