Cucumber Raita Recipe
Cucumber raita is a traditional Indian side dish made with yogurt, cucumber, and aromatic spices. Its primary role is to cool the palate, especially when served alongside spicy dishes like biryani, curries, or tandoori grills.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 250 ml Plain yogurt
- ½ tsp Roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp Salt Regular or black salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper optional
- 1 tbsp Fresh coriander or mint
- ½ small Green chilli optional
Instructions
- Wash and grate or finely chop the cucumber. Lightly squeeze to remove excess water, especially if you prefer a thicker raita.1 medium Cucumber
- Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy.250 ml Plain yogurt
- Add the cucumber, roasted cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine.½ tsp Roasted cumin powder, ½ tsp Salt Regular or black salt, ¼ tsp Black pepper
- Fold in the chopped coriander or mint, and green chilli if using.1 tbsp Fresh coriander or mint, ½ small Green chilli
- Taste the raita and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 10–15 minutes before serving.