Raita - Yogurt Sauce:

2 cups plain yogurt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon whole cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped

Beat the yogurt in a bowl and add all the spices. Mix well and add chopped cilantro. Add finely chopped cucumbers. Serve cold as dipping sauce with samosas and pakoras or a delicious side sauce with any main entrée.