I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but this Cool Cucumber Salad (p.83) seemed close enough to raita that I was optimistic - I love Indian anything. And actually, it was delicious, and much more flavourful than raita - so good, in fact, that I found myself actually licking the lid of the jar I used to shake up the dressing. Really nice salad. I used the mint I had in my cupboard instead of fresh mint, to save myself a trip to the grocery store, and it was okaaaa-y, but I can see how this salad would be absolutely dynamite with the fresh stuff. Next time, next time.