Cucumber Raita with Mint and Yogurt

A refreshing and cooling Indian side dish with cucumber, yogurt, and mint. Perfect for balancing spicy curries.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.79

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Ingredients

Servings

2cupsPlain Yogurt(Full-fat or low-fat, Greek yogurt recommended for thicker consistency)

£1.20

1mediumCucumber(Peeled and seeded, if desired)

£0.80

2tablespoonsFresh Mint Leaves(Finely chopped)

£0.60

1smallGreen Chili(Optional, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat))

£0.20

0.5teaspoonCumin Powder(Roasted and ground cumin for best flavor)

£0.10

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonChaat Masala(Optional, for a tangy flavor)

£0.15

Total Cost

£3.15

£0.79 per serving

The Method

1
Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Squeeze out any excess water from the grated cucumber using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. This prevents the raita from becoming too watery.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped mint, chopped green chili (if using), cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cumin powder to your preference.
5
If using, sprinkle chaat masala on top for a tangy flavor.
6
Chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it more refreshing.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (135g)

65 kcal / 272 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

4% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

60 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a thicker raita, use Greek yogurt and squeeze out as much water as possible from the cucumber.

If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but the flavor will be less intense. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried mint.

You can add other ingredients like chopped coriander (cilantro), or a pinch of red chili powder for added flavor and spice.

Raita can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Grater

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