Cucumber raita is a refreshing and creamy yogurt-based side dish popular in Indian cuisine. Made with grated or finely chopped cucumber, whisked yogurt, and a blend of aromatic spices.
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber raita serves as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes like biryani, pulao, or curries. Often garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint, this raita enhances the flavors of a meal and also helps digestion. Its light and soothing texture makes it a perfect addition to warm-weather meals, offering a balance of taste and nutrition.
Health benefits of cucumber
Cucumbers are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Cucumbers are 96% water, which is why it is a great source for promoting hydration. It also helps in weight loss. Source: Healthline
How to make cucumber raita
Ingredients used
Method
You can peel the skin of the cucumber, which is entirely optional, and either grate or chop it as you prefer. Whisk the yogurt in a bowl to make it creamy. Add cumin powder and required salt. Now add the cucumber and chopped cilantro. Give it a nice stir and serve.
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Cucumber Raita recipe
Ingredients
Cucumber – 1 cup
Thick yogurt – 1/2 cup
Salt – as required
Jeera powder – 1 tsp
Cilantro – few chopped
Method
- You can peel the skin of the cucumber, which is entirely optional, and either grate or chop it as you prefer.
- Whisk the yogurt in a bowl to make it creamy.
- Add cumin powder and required salt. Now add the cucumber and chopped cilantro. Give it a nice stir and serve.
Cucumber Raita
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cucumber
- 1/2 Cup Thick yogurt
- Salt as required
- 1 teaspoon Jeera powder
- Cilantro few chopped
Instructions
- You can peel the skin of the cucumber, which is entirely optional, and either grate or chop it as you prefer.
- Whisk the yogurt in a bowl to make it creamy.
- Add cumin powder and required salt. Now add the cucumber and chopped cilantro. Give it a nice stir and serve.
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This post was originally published in September 2016 and has now been updated with new pictures and more content.
Made it numerous times now, and we use it on almost any spicier dishes for a balancing cooling topping 🙂
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Ahh, I always wondered how to make Cucumber Raity, as I loved it at the restaurant. Never thought it’s this easy, as the flavor was so complex. Lovely recipe, thanks for this. I’ll be making it all summer!
That’s great. I’m so glad you loved the recipe. Thank you for trying.
This worked perfect for us, thanks!
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So tasty and refreshing! Such a yummy dip for veggies!
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So easy, tasty and refreshing! I served this with a plate of crudite and we all loved it.
That sounds great combination. Thank you for trying.
Yummm
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Beautifully presented!!
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Lathsha, not expert we all are learning. More we do more we learn.☺
Ya… I agree… but still you are in college and I am in kindergarten??
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Easy and looks yummy!
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love that veggie guy photo. Made me smile. thanks for sharing it.
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Refreshing raita!
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My favourite! 🙂
this is one of my favorite…. i liked the presentation…..
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Nice.
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way of presenting ….superb
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Looks very delish 🙂
A big favourite at home, I think we make it atleast 3 times a week!!!
Really? Superb? Thank you so much Divya?