Cucumber Yogurt Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with freshness, Cucumber Yogurt Raita is the ultimate sidekick to spicy meals and an essential in Indian cuisine. This quick and easy recipe combines grated cucumber with velvety plain yogurt, a hint of aromatic ground cumin, and a touch of heat from green chili, all balanced with bright notes of cilantro and optional mint. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this deliciously refreshing dish can be ready in just 10 minutes. Serve it chilled as a soothing side dish to rice, curry, or flatbreads, or enjoy it as a healthy, tangy dip. It’s the perfect way to cool your palate while adding a burst of flavor to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Cucumber
- 2 cups Plain Yogurt (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Green Chili (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Mint Leaves (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Grate them using a box grater or food processor and set aside.
Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer or use your hands to gently squeeze out excess water to prevent the raita from becoming too runny.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated cucumber, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and green chili to the yogurt. Mix everything until well combined.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and mint leaves (if using) for added freshness and flavor.
Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or spice level as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the raita for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or dip. Enjoy it with roti, rice, or your favorite curry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1364 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*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.
