Cucumber, mint, and tomato raita is a refreshing and flavorful Indian yogurt-based condiment that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish to complement spicy dishes. This delightful raita is made with a combination of crisp cucumbers, aromatic mint, juicy tomatoes, and creamy yogurt, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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CUCUMBER TOMATO RAITA
Looking to escape the heat? Here's a recipe for Cucumber Tomato Raita to your rescue! This yogurt dip is a great way to beat the summer heat and is also a perfect cooling accompaniment to spicy biryanis and curries.
Provided by Anushree Shetty
Categories Accompaniments
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the yogurt with salt until smooth (If you are using thick yogurt, add a tablespoon or so milk or water to dilute the yogurt to the desired consistency)
- Add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and onions to the yogurt and mix well.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend in.
- Serve chilled and garnish it with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g
CUCUMBER, MINT, AND TOMATO RAITA
This is posted for ZWT 2006. It is from India. A simple, refreshing raita that may be served with all Indian meals. From Madhur Jaffrey
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt, pepper, cayenne and cumin. Mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 323.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3
CUCUMBER MINT RAITA
Steps:
- Transfer the yogurt to a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, about a minute. Fold in the cucumbers, mint, honey and cumin. Stir until completely incorporated. Finish with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic and chill until ready for use. Serve garnished with the lemon zest and mint. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
TOMATO-MINT RAITA
A cool and tangy raita without cucumber. This salad goes very well with spicy Indian foods like biryani, tandoori, or kebab.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Cut tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 72.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
CUCUMBER RAITA
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
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-TOMATO RAITA
This side-dish is great for hot Indian curries. Let your guests mix raita with their rice to cool the hot chilli taste. I was first introduced to this recipe by an online penpal of mine - Amy. However, I have adjusted the recipe to my taste.
Provided by MariaBright
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 bowl
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strain yoghurt of excess water for approximately 1 hour.
- Peel and deseed cucumber.
- Salt the cucumber and leave aside for 15 minutes.
- Drain excess water and dice finely.
- Deseed tomato and dice finely.
- Finely dice onions or, optionally, crush garlic cloves.
- Mix all of the above with the yoghurt.
- Roast cumin seeds until brown and add to the raita.
- Serve chilled, preferably leave in the fridge for a couple of hours for the ingredients to blend.
TOMATO & CUCUMBER RAITA
An authentic Indian yogurt dip with tomato, cucumber, cumin and fresh chopped coriander to cool down curries
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Condiment, Dinner
Time 10m
Yield Serves 5 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toast the cumin seeds in a dry frying pan. Grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar. Tip the yogurt into a bowl with the tomato, cucumber and coriander. Season with pepper and gently mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0.5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3.5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 2.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Yogurt Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.
MINTED CUCUMBER RAITA
Categories Condiment/Spread Dairy Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Sodium Wheat/Gluten-Free Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit
Yield makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise. Using spoon, remove seeds and pulp. Thinly slice cucumber. Combine cucumber with remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.
Tips:
- To make the raita more flavorful, use yogurt that is at least 2% fat. You can also use Greek yogurt for a thicker texture.
- For a refreshing twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of chaat masala to the raita.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh.
- To make the raita ahead of time, simply prepare it as directed and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the raita chilled, as a side dish or condiment with your favorite Indian dishes.
Conclusion:
Cucumber, mint, and tomato raita is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful way to cool down, give this raita a try.
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