Best Minted Cucumber Raita Recipes

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MINTED CUCUMBER RAITA



Minted Cucumber Raita image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Dairy     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mint     Cucumber     Bon Appétit

Yield makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cucumber, well chilled
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise. Using spoon, remove seeds and pulp. Thinly slice cucumber. Combine cucumber with remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.

CUCUMBER MINT RAITA



Cucumber Mint Raita image

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 RAITA



Cucumber-Mint Raita image

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

1 large English cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

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

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