It should be the consistency of pancake batter. Don't worry if you made it too thin, add more yogurt.;
, You may choose to peel it or not, it is a personal preference. Squeeze as much as the water from the cucumber as you can. Add it to the yogurt mixture. Stir well.
 You can also add a small handful of mint finely chopped or generous pinch of dried mint or dill.
 About 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds will add texture. If you want a stronger flavor, you can slightly dry toast the seeds before you add them.
, For a visual appeal, you can sprinkle a small pinch of ground red chillies.
 Keep chilled till time to serve.
Thin out the yogurt with 1/2-3/4 cup of milk or buttermilk.
Grate the cucumber.
Add a generous pinch of salt, black pepper to taste and generous pinch of garam masala.
Add cumin seeds, if using Cumin seeds taste amazing in raita.
Stir well for final time.

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Add a touch of spice, if wished.
Refrigerate till serving time.
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