Cucumber Raita

• 1 small cucumber (no more than 4 inches long;), peeled*
• Salt
• 3/41 cup whole-milk yogurt
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)
• A sprinkling of cumin seed
• A light dusting of paprika

1. Grate the cucumber, and sprinkle a little salt on top.
2. Put the yogurt in a bowl, starting with 3/4 cup, and beat until smooth.
3. Pat the cucumber dry with a paper towel, and mix in with the yogurt.
4. Add a small pinch of cayenne, if using (I like it without if I am eating this with something highly seasoned), and more salt to taste.
5. Sprinkle cumin and a light dusting of paprika on top.

cucumber, salt, wholemilk yogurt, cayenne, cumin, paprika

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cucumber-raita-378428 (may not work)