Minty Cucumber Raita

Raita is middle-eastern yogurt dish, often served as a salad, sauce, or a condiment to cut the fiery heat of other spicy dishes. Vargr's version is a cucumber salad side dish. Tangy and tart with a touch of underlying sweetness. Very tasty!

And a perfect accompaniment to wuffy's spicier dishes, such as his Phaal Chicken Curry (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14640217/), or the Sunburn Orange Chicken (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14427446/).

It also stands alone nicely as a cool, refreshing and healthy dish, served on the side similar to coleslaw or by itself for a light snack.

Ingredients:
1 Cucumber, grated (about 2 cups)
1 Carrot, grated
1 - 1½ C Greek Yogurt
1 Tbs fresh Parsley, chopped (Sub. Dried Parsley)
1 Tbs fresh Mint, chopped (Sub. Dried mint leaves)
1 Tbs Lemon Juice
1 tsp Cumin
½ tsp sugar (or Splenda)
1 tsp Omnivore salt
½ small Red or Sweet Onion, diced (optional)

Directions:
Peel the cucumber, then coarsely grate on the side of a box grater. Mix grated cucumber with salt and put in fine sieve. Add a dash more salt on top. Let sit over a bowl for 30 min to 1 hour to drain water.

Mix Yogurt, chopped parsley, chopped mint, cumin, sugar (splenda), and lemon juice. Add drained cucumber, carrot, and optional onion. Stir until all are coated.

Refrigerate at least an hour, or over night.

Taste, and season with salt and ground black pepper as needed.