Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, this Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita is the ultimate side dish to complement your favorite spicy meals. Made with velvety unsweetened yogurt, grated cucumber, and aromatic fresh mint and cilantro, this quick and easy Indian-inspired recipe is infused with the earthy warmth of ground cumin and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt, pepper, and optional green chili for a spicy twist, this chilled raita is ready in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Whether served as a dip, a cooling accompaniment to biryani, or a flavorful side for flatbreads, this versatile dish is a must-try for fans of light, flavorful, and healthy recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a coarse grater. Place the grated cucumber on a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chili (if using).
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated cucumber, chopped mint, cilantro, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the yogurt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
If using green chili, stir it in at this step for an extra kick of spice.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Chill the raita in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).
Serve cold as a side dish, dip, or accompaniment to your favorite spicy dishes, biryani, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1364 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
