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Cucumber Raita

Spoonful of cucumber raita in a bowl.
Fresh mint and lemon brighten up this cucumber raita - a refreshing Indian yogurt dish that packs a flavorful punch with minimal ingredients.
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
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Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup plain yogurt, I used low fat
  • ½ English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (about 1- 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium bowl, add yogurt, grated cucumber, green onion, mint, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir together to until well mixed. Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice and/or salt as needed.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Useful products:

box grater

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Raita
Amount per Serving
Calories
49
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
336
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
231
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
211
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
130
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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