Start by grating the cucumber. Wrap it up in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess water. This step is crucial as it prevents your raita from becoming too watery.
Place yogurt in a medium bowl and add the cucumber, cilantro, mint and green chile (if you want a spicy yogurt sauce).
Let the raita chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld together.
