Cucumber and Mint Raita Bites on Crispy Poppadums

Cool and refreshing raita served on crispy poppadums, a perfect appetizer to balance spicy Indian dishes.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

165 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.88/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Indian

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

8Poppadums(Plain or lightly spiced)

£1.50

0.5Cucumber(English cucumber preferred, deseeded and finely diced)

£0.35

1cupPlain Yogurt(Full fat or Greek yogurt recommended for a richer flavor)

£0.60

2tablespoonsFresh Mint(Finely chopped)

£0.75

0.5Green Chili(Finely chopped, adjust to taste)

£0.15

1teaspoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonCumin Powder(Optional, for extra flavor)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£3.50

£0.88 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Poppadums: Cook poppadums according to package instructions. This usually involves frying in hot oil for a few seconds per side, or microwaving until puffed and crispy. Let cool slightly.
2.
Prepare the Raita: In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped mint, and green chili (if using).
3.
Season the Raita: Add lemon juice, cumin powder (if using), salt, and pepper to the yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4.
Assemble the Bites: Once the poppadums are slightly cooled and crispy, carefully break each poppadum into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
5.
Spoon the Raita: Spoon a generous amount of cucumber and mint raita onto each poppadum bite.
6.
Serve Immediately: Serve the raita bites immediately to prevent the poppadums from becoming soggy.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (85g)

165 kcal / 690 kJ

Carbs

20g

8% of RDA

Fat

10% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a creamier raita, use Greek yogurt and let it sit for 15 minutes before assembling the bites.

If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but use sparingly as it is more concentrated.

Adjust the amount of green chili to your spice preference. Remove the seeds for a milder flavor.

To prevent the poppadums from becoming soggy, assemble the bites just before serving.

Pair with Paneer Makhani or any other spicy Indian dish for a refreshing contrast.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Frying Pan or Microwave (for Poppadums)

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a creamier raita, use Greek yogurt and let it sit for 15 minutes before assembling the bites.

If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but use sparingly as it is more concentrated.

Adjust the amount of green chili to your spice preference. Remove the seeds for a milder flavor.

To prevent the poppadums from becoming soggy, assemble the bites just before serving.

Pair with Paneer Makhani or any other spicy Indian dish for a refreshing contrast.

Cucumber and Mint Raita Bites on Crispy Poppadums

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