Cool & Creamy Raita: The Easiest Cucumber Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml) plain whole milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (about 1 cup/ 150g diced)
• 1/4 cup (15g) finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves
• 1/4 cup (15g) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 green chili, finely minced (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (hing) (optional)