Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, this Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita is the ultimate side dish to complement your favorite spicy meals. Made with velvety unsweetened yogurt, grated cucumber, and aromatic fresh mint and cilantro, this quick and easy Indian-inspired recipe is infused with the earthy warmth of ground cumin and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt, pepper, and optional green chili for a spicy twist, this chilled raita is ready in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Whether served as a dip, a cooling accompaniment to biryani, or a flavorful side for flatbreads, this versatile dish is a must-try for fans of light, flavorful, and healthy recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a coarse grater. Place the grated cucumber on a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeeze out the excess water. Set aside.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chili (if using).
Step 3
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Add the grated cucumber, chopped mint, cilantro, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the yogurt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 5
If using green chili, stir it in at this step for an extra kick of spice.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 7
Chill the raita in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).
Step 8
Serve cold as a side dish, dip, or accompaniment to your favorite spicy dishes, biryani, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 712.1 grams (712.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 328 |
| Total Fat 16.60g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.10g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 1364mg | 59% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.50g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.10g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 19.30g | |
| Protein 26.90g | 54% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 596mg | 46% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 1209mg | 26% |
Source of Calories