Cucumber Raita with Mint

A cooling Indian yogurt dish that can be served as an accompaniment or as a dipping sauce. Excellent with samosas.

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.

Step: 2

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

Step: 3

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

Step: 4

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

Per Serving: 70 calories; protein 5.6g; carbohydrates 8.3g; fat 1.7g; cholesterol 6.1mg; sodium 460.1mg.

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