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Cucumber Raita Recipe

Dec 19, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 1 Comment | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Cucumber Raita, also known as Kheera Raita, is easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd), cucumber (chopped or grated), and a few Indian spice powders. Served with Vegetable Pulao, Veg Biryani, or any rice.

cucumber raita served in a bowl garnished with coriander and mint leaves

Normally, I use plain yogurt but if you like raitas to be a little thick and creamy, use plain Greek Yogurt. If you want it thinner, mix in a little cold water till you achieve the desired consistency.

I sometimes make this raita south Indian style way, i.e., I prepare tempering made of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, hing, and dry red chili and pour it over the cucumber-yogurt mixture.

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  • Cucumber Raita Ingredients
  • How to Make Cucumber Raita Recipe
  • What can we serve with Kheera Raita?
  • Cucumber Raita Storage Suggestions
  • Variations
  • More Cucumber Recipes
  • Other Raita Recipes
  • Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)

Cucumber Raita Ingredients

  • Yogurt (curd): Use homemade or store-bought full-fat plain yogurt (a.k.a curd or dahi in India) for this raita. You can also use low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt if that’s what you have.
  • Cucumber: I used 1 medium Persian cucumber, peeled, and diced it. You can also grate it.
  • Spices: I used roasted cumin (jeera) powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, and salt (black salt).
  • Fresh Herbs: use fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) to enhance the flavors.
cucumber raita ingredients

How to Make Cucumber Raita Recipe

Wash, peel, and then dice the cucumber into small pieces.

In a bowl, add yogurt (curd) and whisk the curd until smooth. Add some water to thin it out if desired.

Then add the cucumber, spices like roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt, and coriander leaves. Mix well

step to mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mix collage

Serve the Indian Style cucumber yogurt raita recipe chilled.

cucumber raita served in a bowl garnished with coriander and mint leaves

What can we serve with Kheera Raita?

This easy Cucumber (Kheera) Raita recipe goes well with Biryanis and Pulao.

You can also pair it with Indian flatbreads like parathas, along with curries, or dal. 

Cucumber Raita Storage Suggestions

This cucumber raita tastes best when served fresh. However, you can store the leftovers in your refrigerator for up to 1 day in an air-tight container. After that, cucumber starts releasing water and does not taste good.

Variations

  1. Veggies: You can also add some grated carrots, chopped onions, and tomatoes to this recipe.
  2. Grated Cucumber: Instead of diced cucumber, replace it with grated cucumber, or use a combination of both for this raita.
  3. Consistency: If the cucumber raita becomes too thick, add milk or water to thin it out.
  4. Milk: Adding milk to the yogurt, prevents it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
  5. Herbs: Adding finely chopped mint leaves along with coriander leaves gives a nice flavor.
  6. Spicy: You can also add finely chopped green chilies for extra heat.
  7. Vegan: To make vegan cucumber raita, use soy, almond, cashew, or peanut curd.

More Cucumber Recipes

  • Cucumber Chutney Sandwich
  • Kachumber Salad
  • Cucumber Kosambhir
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Chickpea Cucumber Salad

Other Raita Recipes

  • Onion Tomato Raita
  • Boondi Raita
  • Spinach Raita
  • Makhana Raita
  • Beetroot Raita

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cucumber raita served in a bowl garnished with coriander and mint leaves

Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)

Bhavana Patil
Cucumber Raita also known as Kheera Raita recipe is an easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), cucumber and Indian spice powders.
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Servings: 2
Calories : 87
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: No-Cook
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yogurt (curd)
  • ½ cup cucumber (Medium sized persian cucumber)
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon powdered sugar optional
  • salt (or black salt), to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, and then dice the cucumber into small pieces.
  • In a bowl, add yogurt (curd) and whisk the curd until smooth.
  • Then add the cucumber, spices, and coriander leaves. Mix well
    step to mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mix collage
  • Serve the Indian Style cucumber yogurt raita recipe chilled.
    cucumber raita served in a bowl garnished with coriander and mint leaves

Notes

Tips & Variations

  1. Veggies: You can also add some grated carrots, chopped onions, and tomatoes to this recipe.
  2. Grated Cucumber: Instead of diced cucumber, replace it with grated cucumber, or use a combination of both for this raita.
  3. Consistency: If the cucumber raita becomes too thick, add milk or water to thin it out.
  4. Milk: Adding milk to the yogurt, prevents it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
  5. Herbs: Adding finely chopped mint leaves along with coriander leaves gives a nice flavor.
  6. Spicy: You can also add finely chopped green chilies for extra heat.
  7. Vegan: To make vegan cucumber raita, use soy, almond, cashew, or peanut curd.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cucumber raita, kheera raita
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  1. Renuka says

    September 13, 2017 at 6:56 am

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