Indian Recipes ⇢ Cucumber raita
Category
Vegetarian
Meal of Day
Breakfast
Zone/Region
North Indian Recipe
Total number of servings 2
Cucumber Raita is a popular yogurt dish or condiment in India. Cucumber raita is frequently offered as a cooling complement to spicy meals. It helps to balance the heat while also cooling the palate. It contains vitamins C, K, B12, and B5.
Nutritional values
Energy90 Kcal
Carbohydrates8 g
Proteins4 g
Fat4 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol15 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium1230 mg
Potassium298 mg
Calcium167 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Vitamin A315 IU
Vitamin C2.7 mg
Ingredients
1 cup of cucumber, finely chopped
1 cup of curd (Dahi)
½ teaspoon of chaat masala
1 teaspoon of roasted cumin (Jeera)
Salt for taste
1 tablespoon of coriander leaves
½ tablespoon of mint leaves (Pudina), chopped
Procedure
Take curd (dahi) in a bowl.
Beat till it gets smooth
Add the cucumber to the curd.
Stir.
Add chaat masala, salt, cumin (jeera), and coriander leaves (dhaniya)
Mix well.
Garnish with some coriander (dhaniya) or mint leaves (pudina).
Allowed in:
Gout, Hypertension (High blood pressure), Gastrointestinal Diseases, Breast Cancer, Dengue, Typhoid, Kidney Disease
