Description
Cucumber raita is a classic Indian side dish made with yogurt, fresh cucumber, herbs, and spices. It’s cooling, creamy, and the perfect accompaniment to spicy Indian meals like biryani, curries, or kebabs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt or plain Indian curd
- 1 cucumber
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ bunch of fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Wash and peel the cucumber. Slice it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and grate it using a coarse grater.
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Place the grated cucumber in a sieve or clean cloth and let it drain for at least 30 minutes. This helps avoid watering down your raita.
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Finely chop the fresh mint leaves. Peel and crush the garlic clove, and finely dice the onion.
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In a large bowl, combine the drained cucumber, chopped mint, lemon juice, cumin powder, garlic, and onion.
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Add the yogurt and gently mix everything together until well combined.
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Add salt to taste. If you prefer a spicier raita, you can also sprinkle a pinch of cayenne or black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: dips, appetizer
- Cuisine: indian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100 kcal