Cucumber Raita

INGREDIENTS

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3 cups Darigold plain yogurt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

Grate cucumber; squeeze out excess water and place cucumber into colander. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over cucumber and let drain in colander. Pour yogurt into medium mixing bowl and beat. Add remaining salt and cumin and stir to mix. Add well-drained cucumber and cilantro to yogurt mixture. Cover and place in refrigerator until chilled.

RECIPE YIELD/SERVING SIZE

Makes about 4 cups.