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Easy Cucumber Raita

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. Now in a bowl add whisked yogurt, salt, roasted ground cumin, chaat masala, cilantro leaves, green chili (optional), grated cucumber, and mix it well.
  3. 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

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

% 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.