Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)
Cucumber Raita also known as Kheera Raita recipe is an easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), cucumber and Indian spice powders.
Servings 2
Calories 87kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt (curd)
- ½ cup cucumber (1 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
- Serve the Indian Style cucumber yogurt raita recipe chilled.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Veggies: You can also add some grated carrots, chopped onions, and tomatoes to this recipe.
- Grated Cucumber: Instead of diced cucumber, replace it with grated cucumber, or use a combination of both for this raita.
- Consistency: If the cucumber raita becomes too thick, add milk or water to thin it out.
- Milk: Adding milk to the yogurt, prevents it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
- Herbs: Adding finely chopped mint leaves along with coriander leaves gives a nice flavor.
- Spicy: You can also add finely chopped green chilies for extra heat.
- Vegan: To make vegan cucumber raita, use soy, almond, cashew, or peanut curd.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg