Cucumber Raita 

Growing up over seas I ate a lot of cucumber raita. It was often served with Indian dishes such as curry to cool your palate. Quite frankly, I would eat it with just about anything. It's tart, minty and full of flavor. 

Ingredients:

2 cucumbers, sliced thin

2 cups plain yogurt

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Cloves garlic, minced 

1/2 Tsp Cayenne 

Bunch of mint, chiffonade 

Salt and pepper, to taste 

Paprika, for garnish. 

Directions: 

1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumber.

2. Mix the remaining ingredients together.

3. Add the cucumber and finish with a dash of paprika. 

Enjoy!