Cucumber Raita Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Cucumber Raita Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring crisp cucumbers folded into velvety unsweetened yogurt, this recipe is seasoned with aromatic cumin powder, fresh cilantro, and zesty mint for an authentic burst of flavor. Optional additions like a touch of chaat masala and green chili bring a customizable tangy and spicy element, making it a versatile choice for any palate. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this quick, flavorful dish is ideal for warm days or as a cooling addition to spicy mains. Serve chilled as a salad, dip, or side dish, and savor the perfect balance of soothing textures and bold spices.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then peel them, leaving thin strips of the skin for texture, if desired.
Grate the cucumbers or finely chop them into small cubes, depending on your texture preference. Squeeze out excess water from the cucumbers gently using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and the green chili (if using).
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated or chopped cucumber to the yogurt and mix well.
Stir in the cilantro, mint leaves, cumin powder, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper powder. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
If using green chili, add it to the mixture for a spicy kick. Remember to deseed it for less heat, if preferred.
Give the raita a final mix to ensure all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Chill the cucumber raita in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Serve cold as a side dish, salad, or dip alongside your favorite main courses or snacks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1132 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
