Indian•healthy
Cucumber Raita
Try this recipe for cucumber raita to make a versatile, Indian-inspired condiment with a cool, creamy texture and fresh, tangy flavor.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup cucumber (grated (See Note 1))
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Grate cucumber over colander and drain in bowl.
- 2
Whisk yogurt, salt and cumin to a smooth consistency. If using Greek yogurt, add 1/3 cup water to thin. Whisk until smooth consistency then add salt and cumin, stirring once again to combine.
- 3
Squeeze drained cucumber to extract excess water and discard water (or save for other use). Add to the yogurt and mix to combine.
- 4
Chill if you prefer and serve with chili powder sprinkled on top.