Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita

Transform your meals with the refreshing burst of flavor in Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita, a quick and easy yogurt-based side dish that's perfect for summer! This creamy recipe combines soothing plain yogurt with grated cucumber, fragrant fresh mint, and a hint of cilantro for a bright, herbaceous flavor profile. A touch of ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth, while an optional green chili can spice things up if you're feeling adventurous. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking involved, this versatile Indian-inspired raita is an ideal companion for spicy curries, grilled meats, or as a cooling dip for snacks. Serve it chilled to fully enjoy its light, crisp, and refreshing qualities. Perfect for healthy eating, it’s a must-try for fans of quick, flavorful recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cups Plain yogurt
1 medium Cucumber
2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon Cilantro leaves
1 small Green chili (optional)
0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
0.5 teaspoons Salt
0.25 teaspoons Sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the cucumber. Squeeze out excess water by pressing the grated cucumber gently in a strainer or with your hands. Set it aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chili (if using).

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the grated cucumber, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and green chili to the yogurt. Mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, salt, and sugar (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 6

Refrigerate the raita for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or dip alongside your favorite meals.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(723.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	356.5

Total Fat 8.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 1538.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 962.0mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1637.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.2%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 49.4%