Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani)
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments, Snacks
Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani)
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This Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani), made with creamy yogurt, shredded cucumber, and mild seasoning, is the perfect side for spicy food.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt (see notes)
- ½ cucumber (see notes)
- ¼ red onion (see notes)
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- finely chop the onion, cucumber and cilantro
- whip the yogurt lightly with a fork
- add the chopped vegetables, cumin seeds, salt and pepper
- stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Yogurt - For best results, use plain full-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is too dense, and I don't recommend it for this recipe. The raita is supposed to have a pouring consistency; even with the cucumber watering, this is the correct yogurt.
- Cucumbers—English cucumbers or tiny pickling cucumbers work best due to their thin skin and seedlessness. If you use a different variety, peel and deseed it.
- Red Onions - Red onions are mild and sweet, so they pair perfectly with the cucumber and add a beautiful pop of color to the raita.
- Black cumin seeds -Different from regular cumin seeds, these have a smoky taste that pairs well with the cucumber and onions. If you can't source these, use regular (white) cumin seeds or cumin powder.
- Salt - This recipe has very little salt to ensure that the raita doesn't get watery. If you want to add more, do so just before serving the raita.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
217IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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