Cucumber Mint Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, Cucumber Mint Raita is the perfect yogurt-based side dish to balance out bold, spicy meals. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring grated cucumber, fresh mint leaves, and a hint of roasted cumin for a subtle smoky depth. Optional green chili adds a gentle kick, while a sprinkle of sugar rounds out the flavors beautifully. Serve this chilled raita as a soothing accompaniment to biryani, pulao, or rich curries, or offer it as a dip alongside crispy pakoras or samosas. Light, healthy, and irresistibly refreshing, this recipe is a must-have for summer meals and Indian-inspired feasts.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground roasted cumin
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and peel it. Grate the cucumber using the large holes of a grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
Step 2
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely. If you're using a green chili, finely chop it as well.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth.
Step 4
Add the grated cucumber, chopped mint leaves, salt, ground roasted cumin, sugar, and chopped chili (if using) to the yogurt. Mix well to combine.
Step 5
Taste and adjust the salt or spices as needed.
Step 6
Transfer the raita to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a side dish with biryani, pulao, or any spicy curry. It can also be served as a cooling dip alongside appetizers like pakoras or samosas.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (709.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 352.6 |
| Total Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 29.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1530.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.6g | |
| Protein 27.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 235.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 950.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1556.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories