Best Cucumber Mint And Tomato Raita Recipes

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CUCUMBER TOMATO RAITA



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Looking to escape the heat? Here's a recipe for Cucumber Tomato Raita to your rescue! This yogurt dip is a great way to beat the summer heat and is also a perfect cooling accompaniment to spicy biryanis and curries.

Provided by Anushree Shetty

Categories     Accompaniments

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups thick yogurt
1 cup peeled and diced cucumber
1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup onions (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
1 Indian or Thai green chilies (Bird's eye) (finely chopped (optional))
salt to taste
cilantro for garnishing

Steps:

  • Whisk the yogurt with salt until smooth (If you are using thick yogurt, add a tablespoon or so milk or water to dilute the yogurt to the desired consistency)
  • Add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and onions to the yogurt and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend in.
  • Serve chilled and garnish it with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 259 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g

RAITA RECIPE



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Raita Recipe- an Indian yogurt sauce with cucumber, mint and cilantro. Cooling and refreshing, serve this with spicy Indian dishes to cool the palate.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine

Categories     sauce

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup whole milk plain yogurt ( or sub coconut yogurt)
½ cup finely diced or grated cucumber (removed seeds first)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (optional, sub chives or green onion)
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice, more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
½ teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
2-3 tablespoons chopped mint
2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper
for heat, add 1-2 teaspoons finely minced serrano peppers- optional
garnish with fresh herbs, chive blossoms or chili flakes

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Sugar 3.8 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg

TOMATO & CUCUMBER RAITA



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An authentic Indian yogurt dip with tomato, cucumber, cumin and fresh chopped coriander to cool down curries

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Condiment, Dinner

Time 10m

Yield Serves 5 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ tsp cumin seed
200g low-fat yogurt
1 medium tomato , deseeded and diced
50g cucumber , diced
a small handful chopped coriander

Steps:

  • Toast the cumin seeds in a dry frying pan. Grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar. Tip the yogurt into a bowl with the tomato, cucumber and coriander. Season with pepper and gently mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0.5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3.5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 2.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

TOMATO-MINT RAITA



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A cool and tangy raita without cucumber. This salad goes very well with spicy Indian foods like biryani, tandoori, or kebab.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 green bird's eye chile pepper, stemmed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups dahi (Indian yogurt)
10 ounces hothouse tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 72.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

CUCUMBER MINT RAITA



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 16-ounce container Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of half a lemon
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Transfer the yogurt to a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, about a minute. Fold in the cucumbers, mint, honey and cumin. Stir until completely incorporated. Finish with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic and chill until ready for use. Serve garnished with the lemon zest and mint. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CUCUMBER, MINT, AND TOMATO RAITA



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This is posted for ZWT 2006. It is from India. A simple, refreshing raita that may be served with all Indian meals. From Madhur Jaffrey

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted and ground
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped into a small dice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, crumbled

Steps:

  • Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  • Add salt, pepper, cayenne and cumin. Mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 323.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3

POTATO, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO RAITA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Potato     Tomato     Vegetable     Yogurt     Cucumber     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-fat (do not use nonfat) plain yogurt
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain potatoes well. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and cool.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chopped onion and stir until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add chopped jalapeño chilies and stir until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Immediately pour onion mixture over potatoes and stir to coat. Mix in low-fat yogurt, cucumber and tomatoes. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours. (Raita can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerate.) Garnish raita with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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An easy Cucumber Raita recipe

Provided by Linda Bladholm

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Spice     Cucumber     Summer     Cilantro

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium cucumber
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or mint leaves, chopped
cayenne or paprika to garnish

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise. Blot off moisture with paper towels. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving.

CUCUMBER-TOMATO RAITA



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This side-dish is great for hot Indian curries. Let your guests mix raita with their rice to cool the hot chilli taste. I was first introduced to this recipe by an online penpal of mine - Amy. However, I have adjusted the recipe to my taste.

Provided by MariaBright

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cucumber (deseeded and shredded)
1 onion (finely diced)
1 -2 clove garlic
1 tomatoes (Roma work well, diced)
2 cups yoghurt
salt, to taste
2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds

Steps:

  • Strain yoghurt of excess water for approximately 1 hour.
  • Peel and deseed cucumber.
  • Salt the cucumber and leave aside for 15 minutes.
  • Drain excess water and dice finely.
  • Deseed tomato and dice finely.
  • Finely dice onions or, optionally, crush garlic cloves.
  • Mix all of the above with the yoghurt.
  • Roast cumin seeds until brown and add to the raita.
  • Serve chilled, preferably leave in the fridge for a couple of hours for the ingredients to blend.

TOMATO, ONION & CUCUMBER RAITA



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This easy, low-fat Indian yogurt dip makes a great side to cool down the spice of curry or tandoori chicken

Provided by Anjum Anand

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe tomato , chopped into 1cm dice
¼ red onion , finely chopped
85g cucumber , finely chopped
a large handful chopped coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds , toasted and coarsely ground
450g plain yogurt , whisked until smooth
sugar , to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together the tomato, red onion, cucumber, coriander, cumin seeds, plain yogurt, and a large pinch of sugar. Season to taste, adding more sugar if it is particularly sour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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