Best 10 Cucumber Lime Raita Recipes

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Cucumber lime raita is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy snack. Made with fresh cucumbers, tangy lime juice, creamy yogurt, and aromatic spices, this raita is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing side dish to complement your favorite grilled meats or a healthy snack to satisfy your cravings, cucumber lime raita is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this cool, refreshing salad with my Lamb Tagine and Moroccan Couscous on this site. Make the salad early in the day and keep in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend and intensify. Add more mint to taste, but do not substitute dried mint; the flavor is just not the same.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 hot house cucumber - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO RAITA



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When the season permits, you can change this dish into a jewel-studded pomegranate raita: simply substitute pomegranate seeds for the cucumber and cilantro. In either case remember to add a good pinch of salt to the yogurt.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain yogurt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Mix well. Add scallion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix again, and transfer to a small serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CUCUMBER AND LIME RAITA



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Homemade yogurt whisked with cool cucumber, lime and fresh coriander to make a refreshing and soothing yogurt dip. You can serve it as a side to any dinner spread, or a sauce with a rice casserole or a dip with some vegetable sticks.

Provided by Ashima

Categories     Chutney     Sauce     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

500 gms Yogurt (preferably homemade with full fat milk)
1 medium Cucumber
1 Lime
2-3 sprigs of Fresh coriander leaves (, chopped)
Salt (to taste)
Red pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Peel, deseed and coarsely grate the cucumber. I don't like throwing away the seeds of the cucumber, so I just ate them all while preparing the raita.
  • In a bowl, lightly whisk the yogurt to smooth. Add the grated cucumber, coriander leaves and zest of lime along with its juice.
  • Mix well and season with salt and red pepper. Cover and keep in refrigerator if not serving immediately. Can be prepared 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LIME CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this cooling sauce with spicy curry recipes.

Provided by Thai Kitchen

Categories     Dips and Spreads,

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tbsps lime juice
1 tbsp palm sugar or granulated sugar
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint or basil

Steps:

  • MIX all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Cover.
  • REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour to blend flavor.

CUCUMBER-LIME RAITA



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Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt dip, brightened by lime and cilantro. Serve it as a condiment alongside spicy foods like curry or jerk chicken.Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Provided by Food Network Canada

Categories     breakfast,Citrus,Indian,vegetables,Yogurt

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (not Greek)
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt in colander set over a bowl, toss to combine and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Use your hands to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumbers, then transfer them to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, cilantro and lime zest and juice. Season the raita with more salt and pepper then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain lowfat yogurt
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Line a colander with cheesecloth or muslin. Place a large bowl under the colander. Place yogurt in colander and let sit at room temperature for about four hours or cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the liquid that has drained into the bowl and proceed with the recipe. Add the onion, cucumber, lemon juice, mint and cilantro and mix well.

CUCUMBER-LIME RAITA



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Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt dip, brightened by lime and cilantro. Serve it as a condiment alongside spicy foods like curry or jerk chicken.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (not Greek)
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt in colander set over a bowl, toss to combine and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Use your hands to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumbers, then transfer them to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, cilantro and lime zest and juice. Season the raita with more salt and pepper then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.

POTATO CURRY WITH LIME & CUCUMBER RAITA



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This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds
3 long dried red Indian chillies
12-15 curry leaves
2 onions , sliced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp turmeric
500g tomatoes , quartered
800g potatoes , peeled and cut into very large chunks
400g can coconut milk
chapatis, rotis or naan bread , to serve
150g pot natural yogurt
zest and juice 1 lime
½ cucumber , deseeded and coarsely grated
small handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the mustard seeds, chillies and curry leaves until the seeds start to pop. Add the onions and fry until softened and starting to brown. stir in the spices, add the tomatoes and fry for 5 mins. Add the potatoes and stir to coat. Pour in the coconut milk with 200ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 mins, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender.
  • To make the raita, mix all the ingredients together with some seasoning.
  • If the curry looks a little too saucy, scoop out the potatoes with a slotted spoon into another dish, then boil the sauce until reduced a little. stir the potatoes back in to heat through, and season well (this curry needs a good sprinkling of salt). serve with warmed Indian bread and a dollop of raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

CUCUMBER AND CHILI RAITA



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon or more finely chopped fresh green chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
White pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds.
  • Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut them into 1/4-inch strips. Cut strips into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Combine cucumber cubes with remaining ingredients. Blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

CUCUMBER RAITA FOR LAMB KOFTAS



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Serve this cucumber raita-a cooling yogurt condiment-with our Lamb Koftas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10-ounce cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaves
Juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer to a bowl; add yogurt, mint, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine. Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. When very hot, add mustard seeds; cook until they pop. Add to yogurt mixture; stir to combine.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumber: For the best flavor and texture, use a firm, crisp cucumber that is free of blemishes. English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers are good choices.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh cilantro and mint add a burst of flavor to the raita. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they can be more concentrated.
  • Don't overmix the raita: Raita should be creamy and smooth, but not too thick. Overmixing can make it watery.
  • Chill the raita before serving: Chilled raita is more refreshing and flavorful. You can chill it for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Serve raita with a variety of dishes: Raita is a versatile condiment that can be served with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for chips.

Conclusion:

Cucumber lime raita is a refreshing and flavorful condiment that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you serve it with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for chips, raita is sure to be a hit.

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