Description
If you haven't heard of Indian raita, this is the time to explore! Cucumber raita is a delicious Indian dip that is both cooling and refreshing.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 whole cucumber, washed, topped, and tailed
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- salt, to taste
- cayenne pepper or freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber, then place it in a sieve or cheesecloth to drain the excess water. Squeeze gently to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained cucumber with the yogurt, garlic, and cumin. Stir until well mixed.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper (or black pepper) to taste. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Gently fold in the chopped mint leaves or sprinkle them on top as a garnish before serving.
- Serve chilled as a side dish with Chicken Tikka or other Indian meals or as a refreshing dip with pappadums.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 35.5 mg
- Fat: 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 12.4 mg