Cucumber Raita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cumin (fried and ground) or powder
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
10 oz. plain yogurt

Preparation

Slice the cucumbers; sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and let them sit for 15 minutes.
In another bowl, mix 10 ounces unflavored plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and the 1/2 medium sized onion.
Whip the yogurt mixture with a spoon.
Add the cucumbers and chill.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves.