Royal Raita with Radish and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 35g (1 1/2 oz) unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
• 400g (14oz) natural yoghurt
• 75g (3oz), radish, chopped
• 1/2 green chilli, chopped (optional)
• Juice of half a lime
• Pinch of black pepper and salt, to taste
• Pinch of sugar, to taste
• 1/2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat a frying pan on a low heat, add the cumin seeds and peanuts and stir to prevent them from burning. After a few minutes they will begin to turn a golden brown colour. Remove from the heat and crush coarsely using a pestle and mortar.
2. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, including the roasted cumin seeds and peanuts. Check the seasoning and adjust the salt, black pepper and sugar to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped mint and serve chilled.