Cucumber Raita Recipe

Cucumber Raita is made by mixing yogurt with fresh cubed cucumber, spices and garnished with coriander leaves. Cucumber Raita is a creamy and delicious dip perfect to pair with biryani, pulao, roti, paratha etc. Learn to make Cucumber Raita with step by step pictures and video.

It is really astounding that I haven’t posted much of raita recipes. So posting more raita recipes and this cucumber raita is very simple and quick recipe that can be put together in just 10 minutes which serves as a great side dish for biryani, pulao, roti etc. Do try this creamy, delicious cucumber raita and enjoy!

About Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Raita is made by first whisking yogurt until thick and creamy then mixing with fresh cubed cucumber along with herbs and spices. Cucumber Raita is a healthy, no cooking accompaniment for rice meal like biryani, pulao and flatbreads like roti, paratha and chapati too.

Cucumber Raita is also known as kheera ka raita. This raita can be prepared in so many variations and this is my take on it. This is the way I prepare cucumber raita and it is one of my family favorites so I make it often.

Cucumber has natural cooling properties hence cucumber raita is so refreshing and cooling especially during summer. This raita can be served with any spicy rice meal as it brings down the heat in your meal. You can serve it with spicy sambar rice too.

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Cucumber Raita Ingredients

• Yogurt – Use thick curd for making best creamy and delicious cucumber raita.
• Cucumber – Choose fresh long variety cucumber which has less seeds or without seeds.
• Spice powders – Chat masala powder, pepper powder, kashmiri red chili powder and roasted cumin powders are used.
• Coriander leaves – Coriander leaves adds a nice flavor to the raita.

How to make Cucumber Raita Step by Step

1.To a mixing bowl add 1 and 1/2 cups thick chilled yogurt.

2.Whisk it well until smooth and creamy. You can add 1 -2 tablespoon water or milk if it is too thick, I didn’t add.

3.Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder, 1/4 teaspoon chat masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder.

4.Whisk it until well combined.

5.Add 1 heaped cup chopped cucumber along with 1 tablespoon curry leaves.

6.Mix it well.

7.Cucumber raita is ready. Serve chilled!

Serve cucumber raita chilled!

Expert Tips

• You can even grate the cucumber instead of chopping. But I personally prefer the chunky pieces in the raita.
• Indian cucumbers have thick skin so first trim the edges, peel the skin then grate or chop the cucumber as per your preference.
• If you prefer to use skin then choose English cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers.
• You can add more pepper powder instead of red chili powder too.
• Always whisk the curd well before mixing the ingredients for any type of raita.
• Use thick curd(yogurt) for raita.
• If you don’t want the raita to change color then use regular chili powder instead of kashmiri red chili powder.
• I usually use roasted cumin powder for best flavor.

Serving and Storage

Cucumber Raita can be served with rice, roti, paratha, pulao, biryani etc. This raita keeps well in fridge for 1 day after that the flavor of cucumber tends to change.

FAQS

1.Which type of cucumber to use?

Long variety cucumbers are best to use. Indian short cucumbers can also be used but make sure to use the ones which has less or no seeds. You can use English or Japanese cucumbers too.

2.What can be served with cucumber raita?

Cucumber raita tastes best with pulao, biryani, roti, paratha or any spicy variety dishes like sambar rice etc.

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Cucumber Raita Recipe

Cucumber Raita is made by mixing yogurt with fresh cubed cucumber, spices and garnished with coriander leaves. Cucumber Raita is a creamy and delicious dip perfect to pair with biryani, pulao, roti, paratha etc. Learn to make Cucumber Raita with step by step pictures and video.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Servings3 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups yogurt
• 1 heaped cup cucumber
• 1/4 teaspoon chat masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
• salt to taste

Instructions

• To a mixing bowl add 1 and 1/2 cups thick chilled yogurt.
• Whisk it well until smooth and creamy. You can add 1 -2 tablespoon water or milk if it is too thick, I didn’t add.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder, 1/4 teaspoon chat masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder.
• Whisk it until well combined.
• Add 1 heaped cup chopped cucumber along with 1 tablespoon curry leaves.
• Mix it well.
• Cucumber raita is ready. Serve chilled!

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Notes

• You can even grate the cucumber instead of chopping. But I personally prefer the chunky pieces in the raita.
• Indian cucumbers have thick skin so first trim the edges, peel the skin then grate or chop the cucumber as per your preference.
• If you prefer to use skin then choose English cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers.
• You can add more pepper powder instead of red chili powder too.
• Always whisk the curd well before mixing the ingredients for any type of raita.
• Use thick curd(yogurt) for raita.
• If you don’t want the raita to change color then use regular chili powder instead of kashmiri red chili powder.
• I usually use roasted cumin powder for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Cucumber Raita Recipe

Amount Per Serving (75 g)

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 1336mg58%

Potassium 348mg10%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 251IU5%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 124mg12%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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