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Raita Recipe

Cucumber Raita


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole cucumber, washed, topped and tailed
  • 500ml (2 cups) plain yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
  • 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber then drain the excess water created in the process.
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a large bowl then stir in the yogurt, garlic and cumin.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and top with mint leaves.
  4. Serve as a starter with pappadums or as a side dish to an Indian meal.  
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 67
  • Sugar: 6.4 g
  • Sodium: 62 mg
  • Fat: 1.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg