Best 9 Cucumber Mint And Tomato Raita Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER TOMATO RAITA



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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

2 cups thick yogurt
1 cup peeled and diced cucumber
1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup onions (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
1 Indian or Thai green chilies (Bird's eye) (finely chopped (optional))
salt to taste
cilantro for garnishing

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



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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

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted and ground
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped into a small dice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, crumbled

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



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 16-ounce container Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of half a lemon
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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



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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

½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 green bird's eye chile pepper, stemmed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups dahi (Indian yogurt)
10 ounces hothouse tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander

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



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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-TOMATO RAITA



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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

1 cucumber (deseeded and shredded)
1 onion (finely diced)
1 -2 clove garlic
1 tomatoes (Roma work well, diced)
2 cups yoghurt
salt, to taste
2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds

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



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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

¼ tsp cumin seed
200g low-fat yogurt
1 medium tomato , deseeded and diced
50g cucumber , diced
a small handful chopped coriander

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



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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

1 large unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded, coarsely grated
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon plus pinch of cayenne pepper

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



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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

1 cucumber, well chilled
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced

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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