Mint Raita

• ¾ cup mint leaves, fresh
• ¼ cup coriander leaves
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1¼ cup plain thick Greek yogurt
• 1 green chili, deseeded & finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Rinse mint and coriander leaves and drain then finely chop both.

Press the grated cucumber in a sieve of folded teatowel to remove as much water as possible.

Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Then stir in the other ingedients. Taste test and add more salt if needed.

Chill until needed.