Cucumber Raita

Submitted by ccferne

"From the Moosewood Cookbook. I have to admit I haven't tried it, but it's going into my 'Untried but Promising' file."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cucumber (7-inch)
• 3 cups yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash cayenne

directions

1. Peel, seed, and coarsely grate cucumber.
2. Roast cumin seeds in heavy skillet for about 5 minutes. Grind in spice grinder or with mortar and pestle.
3. Combine all ingredients and chill.
4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.