Zucchini Raita/Chutney

Ingredients:

Zucchini - 1 large
Yogurt - 2 cups
Cumin Powder - 1/3 to 1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp or according to taste

Procedure:

• Grate the zucchini using a fine grater or a lemon zester into a bowl.  I prefer a lemon zester because the consistency of fine texture of zucchini, almost feels like it is pureed.  
• To the grated zucchini add cumin powder, ground pepper and salt.  Mix them together.  
• To this mixture add the yogurt and stir well till they all are combined together.  The raita is ready.

You can make it 4 or 5 hours ahead.  If you make it ahead or if you like it chilled, you can refrigerate the raita till you are ready to serve.  It's a great accompaniment to roti, paratha, naan, rice pilaf, biryani or any spicy curry because of it's cooling effect.