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Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Raita

49kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Cucumber raita is a refreshing Indian yogurt side dish made with grated cucumber, roasted cumin, and mild spices. Cool, creamy, and easy to prepare, it pairs perfectly with spicy curries, biryani, and other flavorful Indian meals.
Servings 4 servings
Course Accompaniment
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder toasted
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Cucumber medium size

Method

  1. Peel the cucumber and cut it lengthwise and remove the seeds and finely grate the firm flesh.
    Cucumbers and Grater
  2. Add the yogurt to a bowl.
    Cucumber Yogurt
  3. Whisk the yogurt until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the grated cucumber, roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt.
    Cucumber Yogurt
  5. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
    Cucumber Yogurt
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories49kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein3gFat2gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat0.1gMonounsaturated Fat1gCholesterol8mgSodium325mgPotassium211mgFiber1gSugar4gVitamin A195IUVitamin C3mgCalcium90mgIron1mg

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