Cucumber raita is a light and refreshing side made with yogurt and fresh crisp grated cucumber. Light on the tummy and a popular accompaniment are served along with main Indian meals.

Cucumber Raita or Cucumber Yogurt sauce served in a brown bowl, with 3 small slices, and a coriander leaf and some grated cucumber as garnish. Seen in the background are some yellow flowers and cucumbers. — Cucumber Raita

It is also called as kakdi ka raita or kheere or kheera ka raita. In English one can simply call it as cucumber yogurt sauce or dip.

Cucumbers have a cooling effect on the body and hence this raita is best for summers or some heavy meal or spicy meal like Biryani or spicy curries. It helps you keep the heat down and aids in digestion.

Ingredients used in Cucumber Raita

Cucumber raita or cucumber dip has 2 main ingredients fresh and crisp cucumber, and the other is yogurt. Cumin powder and salt is added for flavouring. At times many add chaat masala for added taste.

Using fresh cucumbers and thick yogurt is the key to making this raita or dip. At times cucumbers are sour or bitter in taste. Do not use that cucumber. Also, I will share below how to always remove some of the bitterness in cucumbers.

At times I peel the cucumber and many a times just leave the skin on. It is a personal choice. This cucumber is then grated and added to the raita. One can squeeze out the liquid from cucumber. I prefer not to. If you are not squeezing the liquid do not add much water to the yogurt as it would release some water.

Instead of grating, one can cut it into bite size or cubes and add it to the raita.

I like to use fresh and thick full fat yogurt for all my raita’s. They are rich and creamy, but a lighter yogurt will also work. I do make my yogurt at home in Instant pot, but store-bought ones will work too.

Removing sourness or bitterness from cucumbers

Before peeling a cucumber, cut around ½ cm on the top. Poke holes on both sides of the cucumber and rub it over one another. You might see some liquid ooze out. Do this for half a minute and then cut the cucumber from the bottom. This way helps to remove some of the sourness or bitterness from cucumber.

Remove Sourness from Cucumber.

Shelf Life of Cucumber Raita

Raita or yogurt-based dishes can be kept in the fridge for 1-2 days. I would say max 1. Later the veggies start releasing water and the yogurt itself might go sour. So it is best to consume this as fresh as possible.

Make it Vegan

Soy Yogurt or coconut-based yogurt will work in this recipe. However, the taste will slightly differ based on the yogurt used.

Cucumber Raita or Cucumber Yogurt sauce served in a brown bowl, with 3 small slices, and a coriander leaf and some grated cucumber as garnish. — Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Raita (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

Cucumber Raita is a light and refreshing side made with yogurt and fresh crisp grated cucumber. A popular accompaniment is served along with main Indian meals.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Garden Harvest Recipes, Vegetables, Yogurt / Curd

Prep Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Equipment

Ingredients

½ Cup Cucumber Grated , 1 medium-sized Cucumber, 3 inches
1 cups Yogurt
1 teaspoon Cumin powder Roasted
Salt To taster

Instructions

Grate the cucumber. Peeling is optional.
½ Cup Cucumber
Whisk the yogurt in a bowl.
1 cups Yogurt
Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt.
Add salt and roasted cumin powder.
1 teaspoon Cumin powder, Salt
Water can be added for the desired consistency.

Video

Notes

1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 Cup = 235 ml
Measurements are rough guidelines. One can adjust as required.

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Nutrition Facts

Cucumber Raita (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 59mg3%

Potassium 253mg7%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 158IU3%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 162mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.