Raita With Cucumber

Peel the cucumber, leaving every other strip of skin. Cut it in half lengthwise.

Remove the seeds and cut into small cubes. Spread it out in a colander. Add salt and leave to drain for 15 minutes.

Split the pepper. Eliminate seeds and septum, chop it. Mix it with the yoghurt, the juice of half a lemon and the cumin powder.

Drain the cucumber by pressing it between your hands. Add it to the sauce at the with the chopped coriander. Taste very fresh.