Raita

(SERVES 4)

• ½ cucumber, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 150 ml/ ¼ pt/ 2/3 cup very low-fat plain yoghurt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped mint or dill (dill weed)

Sprinkle the grated cucumber with salt and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out all
the excess moisture. Add a little pepper, the yoghurt, garlic and mint or dill. Mix well
and chill until ready to serve.