Best Indian Cucumber Raita Recipes

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INDIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD: CUCUMBER RAITA



Indian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad: Cucumber Raita image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 10m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups plain whole milk or low-fat yogurt
2 cups grated English or Persian cucumber (unpeeled)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only, minced finely
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons golden raisins
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus a little freshly ground black pepper if you like. Stir, chill, and serve.

INDIAN CUCUMBER RAITA



Indian Cucumber Raita image

Make and share this Indian Cucumber Raita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mumzcookin

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups plain yogurt (european or greek)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup peeled grated & seeded cucumber, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or 1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl. It may be easier to warm the honey, as it is easier to blend with the other ingredients. Make sure the cucumber is drained well, otherwise your raita will be too watery. Mix well, and add to serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle cumin over the top.
  • Serve on top or on the side of your favorite Indian dish, or serve as a dipping sauce with naan bread.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN PATTIES WITH CUCUMBER RAITA



Indian-Spiced Chicken Patties With Cucumber Raita image

Taken from Australian Food Ideas December 2006/January 2007. Recipe was originally submitted by Dominique Rizzo.

Provided by Satyne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 18m

Yield 12 Patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 slice white bread
750 g chicken breast fillets, fat trimmed, roughly chopped
1/2 cup mint leaf, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons oil
1 lebanese cucumber
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint leaf, finely chopped
1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced

Steps:

  • Place bread in a food processor. Processs until breadcrumbs form. Add chicken, mint, turmeric, paprika, cumin and coriander seeds. Process until mixture comes together. Using 1/4 cup mixutre pet patty, make twelve 1cm thick patties.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties, in batches, for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Raita: - Best made for immediate use as per Jubes review.
  • Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel long, thin strips from cucumber. Place cucumber, yoghurt, parsley, mint, 1 teaspoon lemon rind and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Serve patties with normal burger fixings, using Raita as the sauce.

INDIAN RAITA (CUCUMBER MIX)



Indian Raita (Cucumber Mix) image

The mixture is served chilled. Raita has a cooling effect on the palate that makes it a good choice along with spicy foods such as currys. Raita is also eaten with kebabs.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cucumber, grated
1 cup plain 1% yogurt
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber and let sit in strainer over a bowl for about 30 minutes.
  • Place cucumber and remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

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