Raita (Yoghurt Dip)

Simple & yet so delicious…this dip would definitely be the party favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 container or 2 lbs of yoghurt.  Greek yoghurt results in the best taste, however, you could used Pavels yoghurt or any other kind
• 1 cucumber
• 1 carrot
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 salt or salt to your taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 teaspoons of chopped cilantros, or parsely, or mint…whatever you might have on hand

Method

• Dice cucumber in small cubes
• Grate carrot
• Toast cumin in a small pan over medium heat for a minute.  Do not let it burn
• Chop your garnish whether it is cilantros, parsely, or mint
• Empty the yoghurt into a serving bowl
• Add diced cucumber, grated carrot, toasted cumin, lemon, salt and cayenne pepper (if you opted to)
• Add salt to your taste
• Garnish with cilantros, or parsely or mint

This soothing dish is healthy, delicious and flexible…serve it as a dip or side dish…serve it room temperature or cold! Enjoy!