Raitas

Yoghurt with Cucumber and Mint

2 2/3 c. plain yoghurt

1 small cucumber, peeled, grated

2 T. fresh mint, chopped

2 t. ground, roasted cumin seeds (dry roast in fry pan until brown and fragrant)

1/4 t. cayenne pepper

1 t. salt

Pepper

Whisk yoghurt until creamy.  Mix in other ingredients.  Chill.

OR Yoghurt with walnuts and fresh coriander

2 2/3 c. plain yogurt

2 T. finely chopped cilantro (coriander)

2 fresh hot chili, finely chopped

2 t. salt, or to taste

Pepper

1 scallion, very thinly sliced

2 c. walnuts, broken up.

Whisk yogurt until creamy. Add other ingredients.