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Cucumber Raita Recipe

Cucumber raita is a refreshing Indian side dish made with yogurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin and spices. Perfect with biryani, pulao or parathas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 500 g fresh curd (dahi)
  • 1 medium cucumber grated or finely chopped
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp black salt
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 green chili finely chopped, optional
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp mint leaves optional, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk 2 cups fresh curd until smooth and creamy.
  • Wash, peel and grate or finely chop 1 cucumber. Squeeze lightly to remove excess water.
  • Add cucumber, roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, black pepper and green chili to the curd. Mix well.
  • Garnish with coriander and mint leaves. Sprinkle extra cumin powder if desired. Serve chilled.
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