Cucumber-Mint Raita

FROM INDIAN (DL)
Yield: about 2 cups

This traditional yogurt sauce is used as a side to balance pungent curries. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables.

2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon unrefined sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash cayenne or red pepper flakes
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
8 mint leaves, minced

1. Blend the yogurt with the sugar, salt and cayenne.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.