Cucumber Raita Shooters with Mint and Pomegranate

Cool and refreshing cucumber raita served in shot glasses, garnished with fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. A perfect palate cleanser, especially when paired with richer Indian dishes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

65 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.63/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Indian

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsPlain Yogurt(Greek yogurt or regular yogurt, chilled)

£1.20

1mediumCucumber(Peeled, seeded, and finely grated)

£0.80

2tablespoonsFresh Mint Leaves(Finely chopped)

£0.60

0.3cupPomegranate Seeds(For garnish)

£1.00

0.3teaspoonRoasted Cumin Powder(Optional)

£0.15

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£3.75

£0.63 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, grated cucumber, and chopped mint.
2.
Add roasted cumin powder (if using), salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
3.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4.
Spoon the raita mixture into shot glasses.
5.
Garnish each shot glass with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
6.
Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (100g)

65 kcal / 272 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

4% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.5 g

2% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

45 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother raita, you can strain the grated cucumber to remove excess water before adding it to the yogurt.

If you don't have shot glasses, you can use small bowls or glasses instead.

Adjust the amount of mint and cumin powder to your preference.

Serve immediately after garnishing to prevent the pomegranate seeds from bleeding into the raita.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Cutting Board

Knife

Shot Glasses

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Cucumber Raita Shooters with Mint and Pomegranate

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