Its really astounding that I havent posted much of raita recipes….So here I start with a very simple cucumber raita which can be put together in just 10mins which serves as a great side dish for biryani , pulao or even rotis.
Cucumber Raita Recipe – Ingredients
Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 30 mins | Makes : 6 parathas
Recipe Category: Main | Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Recipe Category: Main | Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Curd – 1 cup
Cucumber – 3 small
Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves – 2 tsp chopped
Salt – to taste
Method:
- Rinse cucumber in water,peel of the skin using a peeler and trim the edges. Then chop them into small bite sized pieces or just grate them finely, set aside. In a mixing bowl whisk the curd well.
- Then add cumin powder, red chilli powder , required salt then chopped cucumber and coriander leaves. Mix well.
Serve with biryani / even rotis!
My Notes:
- You can even grate the cucumber instead of chopping.But I personally prefer the chunky pieces as its nice crunchy 🙂
- You can add pepper powder instead of red chilli powder too.
- Always whisk the curd well before mixing the ingredients for any type of raita.
- Use thick curd(yogurt) for raita.You can even roast cumin seeds before powdering to give more flavour to your raita.If you prefer garnish with cumin powder while serving.
it s looking tasty.
This looks delicious! I love pretty much anything with cucumber so this is definitely going to be tried very soon!
Paige
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This looks amazing..Use grated cucumber next time, that will make it even more tasty
Delicious and comforting raita. Thanks for the post Sharmilee.
Deepa
one of mt fav raita for masala parathas n biryani…loved ur BG n clicks…nice one Sharmi!
i would suggest before u cut the entire cucumber just taste a bit some times there is a bitter taste in the cucumber so generally i avoid that 🙂 instead of mixing and spoiling everything
I love the base and color combo wow awesome !
Simple & easy recipe with step by step instructions. Thanks for this post.
Simple and tasty.. perfect for the hot summer days
healthy and comforting raita
Simple and yummy post, beautiful clicks , love the background too
cool and comforting raita..love the clicks
cucumber raitha with the perfect backdrop…looks pretty!!
Simple and tasty, Beautiful Color combinations in the photos
Ash guard raitA U have posted b4
Looks so comforting. Wonderful presentation
Beautiful, simple and delicious. Please do send it to my event (after reading the rules) 🙂
try grating apple (skin less) and adding to raita. You'll fall in love with it.
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white pumpking grated – even more delicious.
nicee