Cucumber Raita Recipe (Step-by-step Recipe + Video)

Indian raitas are very cooling sides made with chilled yogurt/Indian curd to which vegetables and other accompaniments are added along with spices.

They are a regular fixture in most Indian homes. They make for excellent sides with dishes like parathas and pulaos or biryanis.

They are also a wonderful part of normal Indian thali or meal. This yogurt raita is super cooling, simple and delicious and is ready in 5 minutes.

Growing up, cucumber raita was my favourite of all the Indian raita recipes, even more than boondi raita.

I guess it was because I loved its fresh flavours. In cucumber raita spices used are few and mild and give it a subtle flavour.

Here is the super simple recipe. If you’ve never had it, I do suggest that you make it and relish with your family.

Ingredients:

1 cup thick yogurt or Indian curd

½ cup water (optional)

½ tsp. pink or black salt

1 tsp. roasted cumin powder

Salt to taste

For garnish

1 tbsp. chopped cilantro and mint leaves

Recipe:

Take 1 cup yoghurt or Indian curd in a bowl and whisk it till creamy.

Add grated cucumber, black salt and roasted cumin powder to it.

Mix well.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint leaves and serve chilled.

Pro Tips:

1. Use chilled yogurt for a better tasting raita
2. You can use chopped green chilli or cayenne for a spicier version.
3. Add some water to the raita in case you like your raita runnier
4. If you plan to serve it later then do not add both the salts to the raita. Add it just before serving. This is because raita will become runny otherwise.
5. Make it and refrigerate in advance.

Cucumber Yogurt Raita Recipe

Rachna Parmar

This is a delicious and super easy 5-minute cucumber raita recipe. This raita is refreshing, fresh and super healthy. Do try it with your meal.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Accompaniment, Yoghurt

Cuisine Indian, North Indian | Uttar Pradesh | Punjabi

Servings 3 people

Calories 56 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup yogurt or Greek yogurt
• ½ cup water optional
• ½ tsp. pink or black salt
• 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste

For garnish

• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and mint leaves

Instructions

 

• Take 1 cup yogurt or curd in a bowl and whisk it till creamy.
• Add grated cucumber, black salt and roasted cumin powder to it.
• Mix well.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint leaves and serve chilled.

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Notes

1. Use chilled yogurt for a better tasting raita
2. You can use chopped green chilli or cayenne for a spicier version.
3. Add some water to the raita in case you like your raita runnier
4. If you plan to serve it later then do not add both the salts to the raita. Add it just before serving. This is because raita will become runny otherwise.
5. Make it and refrigerate in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg

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This is a super simple 5-minute recipe to make a cooling and tasty cucumber raita.

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