Cucumber Raita

Raita at its simplest and most popular is cucumber, mint and yogurt. But I've always found that to be lacking something to my tastebuds. The Indian grocery that I frequent sells "Raita Masala" which I add to the following recipe to give the flavor a little more complexity. If you don't have access to an Indian grocery, this tastes just fine without the Raita Masala.

1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh mint
1 tsp raita masala (optional)

Mix ingredients and chill. Serve with the grilled tandoori spiced chicken (or any other spicy dish as a bit of balance)