Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      small         seedless cucumbers
                        salt
     1/4  cup           fresh mint leaves -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  cups          thick sour cream
     1/2  cup           plain yogurt
                        lemon juice -- to taste
   3      teaspoons     cumin seeds
                        mint sprigs -- to garnish

Preparation:

Wash cucumbers but do not peel unless you are only able to get the thick-skinned variety. Cut in halves lengthwise and if seeds are well developed, scoop them out and discard. Dice cucumbers, sprinkle with salt and place in a colander for 15 minutes to allow liquid to drain away. Rinse quickly with cold water. Leave to drain well. Combine cucumbers in a bowl with mint, sour cream, yogurt and lemon juice. Taste to see if more salt is required. Toast cumin seeds inn a dry pan for a few minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and a darker brown. crush seeds and sprinkle over yogurt mixture. Serve chilled, garnished with mint sprigs. * A cooling accompaniment to any curry meal.