Easy Cucumber Raita
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Easy Cucumber Raita
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This easy homemade Indian Cucumber Raita is so refreshing. Made with grated cucumber, yogurt, and flavored with spices, it a perfect easy side dish. Serve it as an accompaniment to biryani, pulao or any Indian meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cucumber grated
- 2 cup PLAIN yogurt whisked
- 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Roasted Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala optional
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 green chili slit, optional
- mint leaves For garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder Adjust to taste, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and grate cucumber. Taste the cucumber before grating, if it has a bitter or has sour taste, then don't use it. If using English or Persian cucumber, peel, and grate. If using regular cucumbers, slice lengthwise and scrape out seeds using a spoon. Then grate the cucumber.
- Now in a bowl add whisked yogurt, salt, roasted ground cumin, chaat masala, cilantro leaves, green chili (optional), grated cucumber, and mix it well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Remove the slit green chili, if added. Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and mint leaves. And it's ready, have it immediately or refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Cucumber: Taste the cucumber before grating, if it has a bitter or sour taste then don't use it. If using English or Persian cucumber, peel, and grate. If using regular cucumbers, slice lengthwise and scrape out seeds using a spoon. Then grate the cucumber.
- Sugar: I did not add any sugar, but if the yogurt you use is too sour, you can add a little sugar to balance the flavors.
- Other additions: You can also add grated carrots, zucchini, chopped red onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes to this cucumber raita.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
398IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 398IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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