2 cups Plain Yogurt
1 cucumber
1/2 teaspoon cumin (to taste)
1 or more garlic clove(s), pressed
Dash of cayenne to taste (optional)
Peel, seed and coarsely grate the cucumbers. Add to yogurt in a bowl and stir. Add the cumin, garlic and cayenne. Stir and chill.
*Raita is traditionally served with Indian curries as a cooling compliment to the spiciness of the curry. It is also good served as a cooling summer dish on a hot day.
