Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita! Perfect for cooling down spicy curries, Indian dishes, or even as a light side dish. This vibrant raita is incredibly easy to make – simply combine the ingredients, chill, and enjoy the creamy, cool, and minty goodness. A Moosewood-inspired recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 61.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita

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How to Make Minted Cucumber Yogurt Raita

  1. Peel and finely dice the cucumber. Grate the ginger.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, diced cucumber, grated ginger, chopped mint, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Stir gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  4. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Serve chilled as a refreshing accompaniment to your favorite spicy dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g