Raita

Raita is an light Indian dish used to cool down your mouth when eating spicy food.  

Ingredients:

* 1 large cucumber- peeled, seeded and chopped

* 1/2 Cup chopped mint and/or cilantro

* 1 tesp. ground cumin

* 1 jalapeño- finely chopped

* 2 Cups of plain yogurt

* 1/4 tsp. salt

* 1/2 tsp. pepper

Procedure:

Combine ingredients, chill and serve. Can be refrigerated for 3 - 4 days.

*** Variations: substitute cucumber with other fruits, such as mango, pear, apple, banana.