Cucumber Raita with Mint

This soothing Indian yogurt condiment is excellent samosas or whatever you like to dip: vegetables, flatbread, etc.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 ½ cups plain yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Toast cumin seeds in hot skillet until darkened and fragrant, about 5 minutes; pour into a wide bowl to cool.n

Step 2

Grind cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle into a fine powder.n

Step 3

Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.n

Step 4

Stir toasted cumin seeds, cucumber, mint, salt, and cayenne pepper into the yogurt; season with black pepper.n