Cucumber Mint and Tomato Raita

Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, Cucumber Mint and Tomato Raita is the ultimate Indian-inspired side dish for your summer meals. Made with velvety plain yogurt, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and refreshing mint leaves, this tangy and lightly spiced raita is both soothing and vibrant. A hint of ground cumin and black salt adds depth, while optional green chili offers a gentle kick of heat. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe pairs perfectly with biryanis, flatbreads, or can be enjoyed as a refreshing dip. Serve it chilled to elevate your dishes with a burst of cooling, herb-infused goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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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
1 medium Tomato
10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon Black salt
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 small Green chili (optional)
1 tablespoon Cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the cucumber and finely chop it or grate it as per your preference.

Step 2

Wash the tomato, remove the seeds for a less watery raita, and finely dice it.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves. If using green chili, finely chop it as well.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cucumber, tomato, mint, and green chili (if using).

Step 6

Add the ground cumin, black salt, and regular salt. Mix everything thoroughly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the raita to a serving bowl and garnish with a few mint leaves or cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve chilled alongside rice dishes, breads, or as a standalone side.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(834.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	399.4

Total Fat 8.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 3174.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 28.9g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 972.9mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1779.1mg	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: 18.4%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 53.5%