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Raita - Yogurt Salad

Instructions

Place the yogurt in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour. Discard the liquid in the bowl.
 
Have 1 whole, peeled cucumber for chef to demo seeding and chopping and set aside.
 
Place the drained yogurt in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Place, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour to cool and blend.
 
Stir well and serve.
 
Yield: about 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch sugar, or more to taste
  • Pinch cayenne

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