Cucumber Raita Recipe
Cucumber raita is a classic Indian condiment made with just 6 ingredients. It is a versatile dish that goes well with pretty much anything as an accompaniment, dip and side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: dips, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 910kcal
1 cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 275 gms (or) 1 cup Natural Yogurt
- 96 gms (or) ¾ cup Cucumber deseeded and diced
- Salt as required
- 1-2 Green Chillies chopped (adjust to taste)
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin Powder
- Coriander handful
Place the yogurt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
275 gms (or) 1 cup Natural Yogurt
Now add the cucumber, chillies, cumin powder and salt to a bowl.
96 gms (or) ¾ cup Cucumber, Salt, 1-2 Green Chillies, ½ Teaspoon Cumin Powder
Stir until well combined.
Check the salt and spices and add more if necessary.
Finally, add the coriander(cilantro) and mix well.
Coriander
Enjoy this delicious and easy Indian yogurt dip as a condiment with a meal or with appetisers.
For low calorie raita use low-fat yogurt instead of full fat.
It doesn’t matter whether you use homemade or store-bought yogurt but ensure it is fresh and well within its expiry date.
Ensure yogurt is not too sour. However, if you want to use low-fat yogurt just add a pinch of sugar to reduce the sourness.
If you use Greek yogurt, first add a little water to dilute it and then stir in the rest of the ingredients.
If you intend to serve this Indian raita later then keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Remember to remove the seeds from the cucumber as it has excess water content which could thin the yogurt out. Removing the seeds at least reduces water content to some extent.
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.
Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 160g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 9903mg | Fiber: 51g | Sugar: 103g | Vitamin A: 5255IU | Vitamin C: 232mg | Calcium: 1094mg | Iron: 16mg