וגערקע ראַיטאַ

Wash the cucumber, slice and drain in a sieve to 125 g. Peel the onion and cut into thin slices. Cut the large one in half once. Skin the garlic, finely chop. Core and finely chop the peppers. If fresh mint is used, wash it and chop it very finely. You can add 2 tablespoons of this, as opposed to the dried one.

Then mix the yoghurt, vinegar, oil and all the spices in a bowl and season with pepper, salt and sugar to taste. Then fold in the drained cucumber, onion, garlic, chili peppers and mint and let everything steep a little. The reduced-fat yogurt used here is not mandatory. Of course, you can also use a higher fat one, but the lower-calorie version also tasted good. Actually, fresh coriander belongs in it, but it's too soapy for me ...... but as everyone likes.

A raita can also be prepared with various vegetables and goes well with many Indian dishes. It is also delicious if you only use it as a dip for naan bread, chapati or parathas.