Best 9 Indian Raita Cucumber Mix Recipes

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Indian raita cucumber mix, a refreshing and flavorful condiment, is a staple in Indian cuisine. Made with yogurt, cucumber, and a variety of spices, it is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, dip, or spread. Whether you are looking for a light and tangy accompaniment to your favorite Indian meal or a healthy and flavorful snack, raita cucumber mix is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please your taste buds.

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

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Cucumber raita is a popular savory raita dip made with cucumber and curd (yogurt). This simple, refreshing, cooling cucumber raita recipe comes together in 5 minutes.

Provided by Dassana Amit

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup finely chopped cucumber (or 1 medium-sized cucumber)
1 cup Curd ((dahi or yogurt))
½ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder (or ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder or cayenne pepper (optional))
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder ((roasted ground cumin))
½ teaspoon chaat masala powder (or as required)
salt ( as required, can add food grade rock salt or black salt )
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (or 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves)

Steps:

  • Rinse the cucumber. Then peel and finely chop it. You can also grate cucumber.
  • In a bowl, whisk the curd (yogurt) until smooth.
  • Add the grated cucumber to the curd.
  • Add all the ground spice powders, salt as needed and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Combine well and serve.
  • You can garnish it with some coriander leaves or mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Michelle Minnaar

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole cucumber, washed, topped and tailed
500ml (2 cups) plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
30ml (2 tbsp) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grate the cucumber then drain the excess water created in the process.
  • Place the grated cucumber in a large bowl then stir in the yogurt, garlic and cumin.
  • Season with salt and pepper and top with mint leaves.
  • Serve as a starter with pappadums or as a side dish to an Indian meal.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 67 calories, Sugar 6.4 g, Sodium 62 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg

CUCUMBER RAITA RECIPE



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This Cucumber raita is refreshing, cooling and comforting to the palate. You can make this just under 10 minutes with only a few ingredients. Serve it as a side in any meal, with biryani or pulao.

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Side

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cucumber (chopped )
1½ cup yogurt ((thick, more if needed))
¼ teaspoon salt (as needed)
½ teaspoon roasted ground cumin ((jeera powder, refer notes))
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (( or cayenne pepper, adjust to taste))
2 tablespoons coriander leaves ((cilantro finely chopped))
½ teaspoon chaat masala ((optional, for garnishing))
4 to 5 mint leaves ((optional, finely chopped))
1 green chili pepper ((seeded and chopped))

Steps:

  • Rinse cucumber and peel it. Chop to tiny bite size pieces (about ¼ to ½ inch). If you prefer you may even grate it. Grated cucumbers let out moisture so make sure you use only greek yogurt if you want to grate them. Otherwise cucumber raita becomes runny.
  • Also fine chop coriander and mint leaves (optional).
  • Deseed the green chilli and chop. (optional)
  • Whisk chilled yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chopped cucumber, green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves and salt. Mix all of them.
  • Taste test and add more salt if needed. Drizzle cumin powder, ground black pepper & chaat masala (optional).
  • Serve cucumber raita as a side in an Indian meal. It is usually eaten with Vegetable biryani or chicken biryani.
  • Cucumber raita is best served fresh but can be chilled for a few hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA



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Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

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 RAITA



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An easy Cucumber Raita recipe

Provided by Linda Bladholm

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Spice     Cucumber     Summer     Cilantro

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium cucumber
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or mint leaves, chopped
cayenne or paprika to garnish

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise. Blot off moisture with paper towels. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving.

INDIAN RAITA (CUCUMBER MIX)



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The mixture is served chilled. Raita has a cooling effect on the palate that makes it a good choice along with spicy foods such as currys. Raita is also eaten with kebabs.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cucumber, grated
1 cup plain 1% yogurt
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber and let sit in strainer over a bowl for about 30 minutes.
  • Place cucumber and remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

INDIAN CUCUMBER RAITA



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Make and share this Indian Cucumber Raita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mumzcookin

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups plain yogurt (european or greek)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup peeled grated & seeded cucumber, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or 1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl. It may be easier to warm the honey, as it is easier to blend with the other ingredients. Make sure the cucumber is drained well, otherwise your raita will be too watery. Mix well, and add to serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle cumin over the top.
  • Serve on top or on the side of your favorite Indian dish, or serve as a dipping sauce with naan bread.

Tips:

- For a creamy raita, use full-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is a good option as it is thicker and has a higher protein content. - To make a vegan raita, use a plant-based yogurt such as soy yogurt, almond yogurt, or coconut yogurt. - To add extra flavor to the raita, try adding some chopped herbs such as cilantro, mint, or dill. - For a spicy raita, add some chopped green chili peppers or red chili powder. - To make a sweeter raita, add some grated jaggery or honey. - Raita can be served as a dip for vegetable crudités, papadums, or samosas. It can also be used as a topping for curries, rice dishes, or grilled meats. - Raita is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any Indian meal.

Conclusion:

Raita is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any Indian meal. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, raita is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give raita a try. You won't be disappointed!

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