A quick word about store bought yogurt: Many commercial yogurts add thickeners and additives. This is especially important to know if you are low-carb, gluten free, or just sensitive to certain foods. You have to read the ingredients. Currently my (and my child's) favorite yogurt is Seven Stars Farm. It has a better good-bacterial count, and no additives. Once you've bought good yogurt, you can make your own rather easily.
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced finely
1 Tablespoon of finely mined onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup of plain yogurt (not fat free)
dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Combine the diced cucumber, onion, and salt and let sit for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Hand squeeze the liquid from the diced vegetables. Reserve the salty cucumber water for use in cooking, I like to use it in with my lentils if I'm making raita to go with my curried lentils. Add vegetables to yogurt, and stir to incorporate. Add cayenne pepper and it's ready to serve, or cover and refrigerate for later use. This is a good addition to spicy dishes, it helps cool them down. But it also makes a pretty good stand alone dip for toasted pita.
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