Greek Meal (Part 1)

Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

• 2 pints thick yogurt (recommended: Greek yogurt)
• 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green. Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.