Cucumber Raita

Yield: 1 cup

1 cucumber, seeds removed

salt

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp cayenne

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (or mint)

1 small serrano or Thai chile, minced (optional)

1. Cut the cucumber into very small dice or grate on the large holes of a grater. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, toss, and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.

2. Beat the yogurt with a fork or a whisk. Add the garam masala, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, chile, and cucumbers, and toss again. Taste and adjust salt.

3. Chill until ready to serve.

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