Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, peeled and grated

• 2 cups whole milk yogurt

• juice of 1 lemon

• Kosher salt, to taste

• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin

Instructions

Prepare the Base

In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber and yogurt. Stir well.

Add the lemon juice and season with Kosher salt to taste.

Toast the Spice

Heat a small skillet over medium heat.

When hot, toast the cumin until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Finish and Rest

Add the toasted cumin to the bowl and stir to combine.

Allow the raita to rest for at least 1 hour so the flavors can marry.

Store in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to serve.