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Cucumber Raita Recipe

Creamy, cooling cucumber raita is a popular Indian condiment/ dip with fresh herbs and spices that takes minutes to throw together using simple, inexpensive ingredients and is perfect for taming the heat in all your favorite Indian dishes! Plus, this version is dairy-free, too!
Course Dip
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (90 g) grated cucumber unpeeled (see notes)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp red onion finely diced (or use green onion)
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 cup (240 g) dairy-free yogurt (see notes)
  • 2 tsp lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh cilantro (or parsley) chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1/3 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/3 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/3-1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp green hot chili pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
    First, finely grate the cucumber, squeezing out the excess liquid with your hands (or use a nut milk bag/ clean tea towel). Also, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Then, combine the grated cucumber with the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Allow the raita to marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, then taste and adjust any of the seasonings.
  • Enjoy immediately, or return it to the fridge until you’re ready to serve!

Notes

  • Cucumber: Low-seed, thin-skin varieties are best, like English cucumber or Persian cucumber. Make sure it doesn’t taste bitter before using it.
  • Yogurt: Use a thick dairy-free yogurt, like unsweetened coconut yogurt, cashew yogurt, or soy yogurt.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve with onion bhaji.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Raita Recipe
Serving Size
 
120 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sodium
 
271
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
99
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
198
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
122
mg
12
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.