Minted Cucumber Raita Recipes

CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA

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Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.

Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Yogurt Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large unpeeled English hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded, coarsely grated
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon plus pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.

CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA

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Raita - A cold yogurt condiment used as a side dish to curry is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.

Provided by SueVM

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

Steps:

Coarsely grate cucumber and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend.
Add grated cucumber and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, keep refrigerated.).
Sprinkle raita with a pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 29.6, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.5

MINTED CUCUMBER RAITA

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Categories Condiment/Spread Dairy Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Sodium Wheat/Gluten-Free Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit

Yield makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cucumber, well chilled
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced

Steps:

Peel cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise. Using spoon, remove seeds and pulp. Thinly slice cucumber. Combine cucumber with remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.

CUCUMBER MINT RAITA

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

One 16-ounce container Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of half a lemon
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Transfer the yogurt to a large glass mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, about a minute. Fold in the cucumbers, mint, honey and cumin. Stir until completely incorporated. Finish with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic and chill until ready for use. Serve garnished with the lemon zest and mint. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

RAITA - CUCUMBER, CARROT AND MINT

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Make and share this Raita - Cucumber, Carrot and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookingpompom

Categories Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
2 lebanese cucumbers
1 carrot (medium)
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, torn
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

De-seed and grate the cucumber and squeeze out all the juice, place in a medium siezed bowl. Grate the carrot and add.
Add remaining ingredients and stir. let rest for 30 minutes in the fridge and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 180.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.7

CUCUMBER, MINT, AND TOMATO RAITA

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This is posted for ZWT 2006. It is from India. A simple, refreshing raita that may be served with all Indian meals. From Madhur Jaffrey

Provided by susie cooks

Categories Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted and ground
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped into a small dice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, crumbled

Steps:

Put yogurt in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Add salt, pepper, cayenne and cumin. Mix well.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 323.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3

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