Cucumber Raita Recipe
A cooling Indian yogurt-based dip that is the perfect balance to your spicy dishes. This easy cucumber raita recipe makes a refreshing side to your Indian meal or snack!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, grated, ~1 cup
- 1 cup yogurt, I used 0% greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Indian black salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar, (optional)
- ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼-1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together grated cucumber, yogurt, cumin, black salt, sugar, and cilantro. Slowly add water and whisk until smooth. Add more water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust the salt and sugar based on your taste prefrence. Serve cold with your favorite Indian dish!
Nutrition Info
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
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