Cool & Creamy Raita Recipe: My Go-To Indian Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480ml) plain yogurt (full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt works best)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (approx. 1 cup or 240 ml diced)
• 1/4 cup (5g) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (5g) fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of a kick!)