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Cucumber raita in a yellow bowl sitting on a wooden board with a dark blue napkin on a light grey kitchen counter.
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Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani)

This Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani), made with creamy yogurt, shredded cucumber, and mild seasoning, is the perfect side for spicy food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: condiment, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Diet: Halal, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: cucumber raita for b iryani, cucumber raita recipe indian, easy raita recipe, raita sauce, vegetable raita
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt (see notes)
  • ½ cucumber (see notes)
  • ¼ red onion (see notes)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 tsp black cumin seeds (see notes)
  • ¼ tsp salt (see notes)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • finely chop the onion, cucumber and cilantro
  • whip the yogurt lightly with a fork
  • add the chopped vegetables, cumin seeds, salt and pepper
  • stir and enjoy!

Notes

Yogurt - For best results, use plain full-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is too dense, and I don't recommend it for this recipe. The raita is supposed to have a pouring consistency; even with the cucumber watering, this is the correct yogurt.
Cucumbers—English cucumbers or tiny pickling cucumbers work best due to their thin skin and seedlessness. If you use a different variety, peel and deseed it.
Red Onions - Red onions are mild and sweet, so they pair perfectly with the cucumber and add a beautiful pop of color to the raita.
Black cumin seeds -Different from regular cumin seeds, these have a smoky taste that pairs well with the cucumber and onions. If you can't source these, use regular (white) cumin seeds or cumin powder.
Salt - This recipe has very little salt to ensure that the raita doesn't get watery. If you want to add more, do so just before serving the raita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg