Indian Cucumber Mint Raita

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cucumber-mint-raita-109803

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded, coarsely grated
• 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
• ¼ cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon plus pinch of cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry.

2. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.

3. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

4. Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve..