About my easy Indian cucumber raita recipe
Making Indian Raitha is quick and easy. With just 10 minutes at hand, you can whip up this cooling cucumber yogurt dip and elevate your curry to the next level. To make this raita, I stick to a simple mantra: for every 2 cups of yogurt, I add 1 portion of vegetables, which in this case is cucumber. This 2:1 ratio gives us the ideal consistency of yogurt and added ingredients. Along with cucumber, I also use basic ingredients like spice powders and herbs to give this dip its classic Indian flavour. Once all the ingredients are mixed together, I serve it chilled to make sure it’s the perfect temperature to balance the heat from any spicy dish.
Ingredients for Raita recipe, you’ll need:
Plain yogurt, Greek yogurt (dilute Greek yogurt with water if using) or Curds English Cucumber Spices – Roasted cumin powder and chilli powder Fresh coriander leaves (or mint leaves for a mint and cucumber raita) Salt and black pepper to taste Optional add ins: Black salt, diced green chillies
How to make easy Cucumber raita step by step?
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Serving Suggestions
This Cucumber raita is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of easy Indian meals, such as Airfryer Onion Bhaji, Takeaway - style Dal Tarka, Creamy Aubergine Curry, and Vegetable Biryani. It also pairs well with stuffed parathas, such as Aloo paratha, Gobi paratha, Mooli prantha and Rajma paratha, for a complete and satisfying meal. In addition to being a flavourful side dish, this raita also makes a great dip for crispyPoppadoms.
Storing leftover raita
Store leftover cucumber raita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
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Can I use Greek Yogurt for making Raita?
Yes, you can use Greek yogurt to make raita by diluting it with water.
What is the difference between raita & Tzatziki?
Tzatziki is a Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs like dill, while raita has cumin powder, chilli powder, and coriander leaves as its key ingredients.
Can you make Vegan Indian raita?
Yes, you can make vegan Indian raita using any plant-based yogurt.
How To Make Roasted Cumin Powder / Bhuna Jeera Powder?
To make roasted cumin powder, heat cumin seeds in a pan until they turn brown and release their aroma. Then, grind them into a fine powder. I have a quick recipe for Homemade Cumin Powder for you to make and store.
Can I freeze cucumber Raita?
While it’s not recommended to freeze raita, you can still freeze spiced plain yogurt. When you’re ready to make the raita, thaw the yogurt and add cucumber and herbs. This will help to maintain the texture and flavour of the raita.
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