Raita (Indian Yogurt And Cucumber Condiment)

• 1 English cucumber, coarsely shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups whole-milk yogurt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Dash of ground nutmeg
• Dash of ground cinnamon
• Dash of ground cardamom

1. Place cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss well; drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain. Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Combine the cucumber, yogurt, and remaining ingredients.

cucumber, kosher salt, wholemilk yogurt, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ground coriander, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/raita-indian-yogurt-cucumber-condiment (may not work)