If there was one thing an Indian meal would be incomplete without, it would be a Raita. Raitas are an absolute must in every party, lunch or dinner in India, especially in the summers. And the best part about a Raita is that it is super easy and quick to make. This is the recipe for refreshing Cucumber & Mint Raita. Just the name of this side dish soothes the mind and it makes for the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 6 Mint leaves, chopped (pudina)
- 1 cup Yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon Black salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
Procedure for making this Raita
- Peel off the cucumber and grate or chop.
- Beat the curd and add spices i.e. salt, black salt, black pepper, red chilli powder and cumin powder.
Note: You may use this hand beater to quickly beat the curd.
- Add mint and cucumber into the beaten curd mixed with spices.
- Mix well, serve chilled
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 – 3
Cook’s Tip
- If the curd for raita is too sour, add some cold milk to balance it.
- Add some water if the consistency of the raita is too thick.
