Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Toast cumin seeds in hot skillet until darkened and fragrant, about 5 minutes; pour into a wide bowl to cool.
2. Grind cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle into a fine powder.
3. Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.
4. Stir toasted cumin seeds, cucumber, mint, salt, and cayenne pepper into the yogurt; season with black pepper.