Best Cucumber Raita With Mint Recipes
CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Yogurt Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.
CUCUMBER MINT RAITA
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 RAITA
Raita - A cold yogurt condiment used as a side dish to curry is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Provided by SueVM
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely grate cucumber and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend.
- Add grated cucumber and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, keep refrigerated.).
- Sprinkle raita with a pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 29.6, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.5
CUCUMBER RAITA
Serve this cool, refreshing salad with my Lamb Tagine and Moroccan Couscous on this site. Make the salad early in the day and keep in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend and intensify. Add more mint to taste, but do not substitute dried mint; the flavor is just not the same.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
COOL CUCUMBER RAITA
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories condiment
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green. Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.
CUCUMBER RAITA
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
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.
COOLING MINT CUCUMBER RAITA
Serve this cooling dish with practically anything! It tastes specially good with stuffed Parathas (flatbread) and Biryanis and Pulaos (rice dishes). I found this terrific recipe on the internet. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl and blend till mixed well.
- Chill well and serve.
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