Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita! A vibrant and flavorful Indian yogurt dip, perfect for cooling down on a hot day. This incredibly easy recipe comes together in minutes and tastes amazing with stuffed parathas, biryanis, pulaos, or any of your favorite Indian dishes. Find your new favorite side dish – try it today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 147.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita

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How to Make Cooling Mint Cucumber Raita

  1. Finely chop the cucumber and mint leaves.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  3. Add the chopped cucumber, mint, and green chilies. Gently mix to combine.
  4. Stir in the roasted cumin powder and chaat masala.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
  6. Garnish with extra mint leaves before serving. Enjoy with your favorite Indian meal!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

20g

Carbs

5g