Best Cilantro Mint Raita Recipes

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EASY RAITA WITH MINT AND CILANTRO



Easy Raita with Mint and Cilantro image

This easy cucumber raita is flavored with fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and a touch of ground cumin. You'll be making this often!

Provided by manju

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (7 ounce) containers Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, mint, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CILANTRO-MINT RAITA



Cilantro-Mint Raita image

This refreshing mixture of mint, cilantro, yogurt, and cucumber is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy curry, a Moroccan tagine dish, or a Greek lamb dish. Serve with warm naan, pita, or other flatbread. Garnish with cucumber and mint sprigs.

Provided by Matt W.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, grated
10 fresh mint leaves
½ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Puree the yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, and cilantro in a food processor until the mint and cilantro are finely chopped. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper; pulse several times to incorporate. Transfer the raita to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; store in refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend, at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

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