Low Fat Traditional Cucumber Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Low Fat Traditional Cucumber Raita is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Indian dishes. Made with low-fat plain yogurt and crunchy grated cucumber, it’s a guilt-free side dish that’s light yet deeply satisfying. Seasoned with a hint of ground cumin, black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice, this refreshing raita is elevated with fragrant fresh cilantro and optional mint for a vibrant herbal touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this low-calorie raita is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a versatile addition to rice dishes, flavorful curries, or warm flatbreads. Whether served as a cooling counterpoint to spicy meals or as a refreshing standalone dip, this chilled cucumber raita promises to delight your palate with its tangy, zesty goodness.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater or food processor.
Step 2
Place the grated cucumber in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess water.
Step 3
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the low-fat plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt and mix well.
Step 5
Stir in the salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 6
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and mint (if using), and add it to the raita. Mix to combine.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve cold as a side dish or a dip with flatbreads, rice dishes, or curries.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (455.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 189.4 |
| Total Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 13.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1375.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 14.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 124.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 491.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 976.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories