Zucchini Raita

Cool, creamy, and packed with subtle yet vibrant flavors, Zucchini Raita is the perfect side dish to elevate your meal. This light and refreshing Indian recipe combines sautéed grated zucchini with velvety yogurt, seasoned with aromatic cumin seeds, green chili, and optional hints of black salt and chaat masala for a depth of flavor. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is a versatile accompaniment to rice, roti, or spicy curries. Finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro, this raita is as visually appealing as it is delicious, offering a healthy, low-carb twist on traditional raita that’s ideal for summer or whenever you're craving something cool and flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 cups Plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 small Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and grate them using a box grater. Avoid grating the seeds if the zucchinis are large and seedy.

Step 2

Finely chop the green chili and cilantro leaves. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Step 5

Add the grated zucchini and green chili to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini softens and releases any excess water. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Add the cooled zucchini mixture to the yogurt and mix well.

Step 8

Season with salt, black salt (if using), and chaat masala (if using). Adjust seasoning according to taste.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side with rice, roti, or spicy curries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	934 grams (934.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	505

Total Fat 13.90g	18%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 5783mg	251%
Total Carbohydrate 66.70g	24%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 62.60g
Protein 30.80g	62%

Vitamin D 235IU	1176%
Calcium 994mg	76%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 2224mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 51.8%