Best 7 Potato Cucumber And Tomato Raita Recipes

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Potato, cucumber, and tomato raita is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This yogurt-based dish is made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and it is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meal. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a delicious addition to your next party platter, potato, cucumber, and tomato raita is sure to please. This easy-to-make dish can be prepared in just a few minutes, and it is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you may have on hand.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RAITA



Raita image

Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish!

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
3 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
4 cloves crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, cumin, paprika and garlic.
  • Add cucumbers and tomatoes; toss and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

TOMATO, ONION & CUCUMBER RAITA



Tomato, onion & cucumber raita image

This easy, low-fat Indian yogurt dip makes a great side to cool down the spice of curry or tandoori chicken

Provided by Anjum Anand

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe tomato , chopped into 1cm dice
¼ red onion , finely chopped
85g cucumber , finely chopped
a large handful chopped coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds , toasted and coarsely ground
450g plain yogurt , whisked until smooth
sugar , to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together the tomato, red onion, cucumber, coriander, cumin seeds, plain yogurt, and a large pinch of sugar. Season to taste, adding more sugar if it is particularly sour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

TOMATO-MINT RAITA



Tomato-Mint Raita image

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

POTATO, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO RAITA



Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Potato     Tomato     Vegetable     Yogurt     Cucumber     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-fat (do not use nonfat) plain yogurt
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain potatoes well. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and cool.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chopped onion and stir until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add chopped jalapeño chilies and stir until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Immediately pour onion mixture over potatoes and stir to coat. Mix in low-fat yogurt, cucumber and tomatoes. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours. (Raita can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerate.) Garnish raita with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

TOMATO & CUCUMBER RAITA



Tomato & cucumber raita image

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, 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-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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
  • If you don't have time to chill the raita for 30 minutes, you can serve it immediately. However, chilling it will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the raita with grilled or fried meats, fish, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to a buffet or picnic table.
  • If you like a spicy raita, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped green chili.
  • For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of plain yogurt.
  • To make a vegan raita, omit the yogurt and use a plant-based yogurt alternative.

Conclusion:

Potato, cucumber, and tomato raita is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious way to add some freshness to your meal, give this raita a try!

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