Cucumber Raita Recipe
Cucumber raita is a popular & refreshing Indian condiment made with yogurt, cucumbers and seasoned with various spices.
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Cucumber Raita Recipe
- 2 Cups Plain Curd (Yogurt)
- ¼ Cup Water or as needed
- 1 Cup Cucumber (Kheera) grated, or finely chopped
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Mint Powder (Pudina)
- ½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- ¼ Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Rock Salt (Kala Namak) or to taste
Step By Step Instructions for Cucumber Raita Recipe
- Take some fresh plain curd or yogurt in a mixing bowl.2 Cups Plain Curd (Yogurt)
- Beat it till it's smooth, adding little bit of water if needed. The yogurt should be of thick consistency.¼ Cup Water
- Add dried mint powder, roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, red chilli powder and rock salt to the curd.½ Teaspoon Dried Mint Powder (Pudina), ½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder), ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), ¼ Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Rock Salt (Kala Namak)
- Mix all the spices well with the yogurt.
- Add grated or finely chopped cucumber to the bowl.1 Cup Cucumber (Kheera)
- Mix the cucumber and yogurt to make the raita.
- Add fresh coriander leaves. Cucumber raita is ready. If desired, you can sprinkle some red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder or chaat masala on top.
