This refreshing Cucumber Raita Recipe | Kheera raita is a delicious, flavorful side dish or accompaniment that can be made with any meal, Biryani, or Pulao. This simple recipe for raita with cucumber is made easily with just grated Cucumbers, Curd and some spices. You can also call it an Indian Cucumber raita recipe, as it contains flavorful Indian spices that enhance the taste of this simple dish. It also has a cooling effect on the body as it contains cucumbers, which have a positive effect on the body during a heavy meal such as Biryani.
Also, check out my other Raita Recipes, such as Boondi Raita and Curd Recipes, such as Homemade Curd and Hung Curd.
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Cucumber Raita Recipe Video
Cucumber Raita Recipe Ingredients
- 2 Cucumbers (medium-sized)- Use fresh, seedless Cucumbers. If you prefer to keep the skin, use English or Japanese Cucumbers.
- 1 cup Fresh Curd
- 1/4 tsp of Kali Mirch powder
- 1 tsp roasted Jeera Powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black salt
- 1 tsp finely chopped Hari Mirch
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green coriander leaves
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh Mint leaves
- Roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and Fresh mint leaves for Garnishing
How To Make Raita with Cucumber
1. To make Cucumber Raita, take 2 medium-sized cucumbers. Wash them properly. Now, cut a small piece from one side and rub it so that the bitterness goes away.
2. Next, peel the outer layer, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a knife.
3. Take a grater and grate the cucumbers. Don’t use the small side; use a grater with large holes.
4. Take a bowl, and add a cup of Fresh Curd. I’ve shared the Homemade Curd recipe that you can check out.
5. Now, using a hand whisker, whisk the curd into a smooth paste. If the Curd is very thick, you can add a little bit of water.
6. Add the grated cucumber to the bowl, add 1/4 tsp of Kali Mirch powder, 1 tsp roasted Jeera Powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp Black salt, 1 tsp finely chopped Hari Mirch, 1 tbsp finely chopped green coriander leaves, and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh Mint leaves.
7. Mix everything well. After mixing, refrigerate it for half an hour or 1 hour, as it enhances the taste even more.
8. Garnish with roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and fresh mint leaves.
9. The flavorful Cucumber Raita is ready now.
10. Serve with Biryani and Enjoy!
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Cucumber Raita Recipe | Kheera raita
Ingredients
- 2 Cucumbers medium-sized
- 1 cup Fresh Curd
- 1/4 tsp Kali Mirch powder
- 1 tsp Jeera Powder Roasted
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black salt
- 1 tsp Hari Mirch finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Green coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Mint leaves finely chopped
- Roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and Fresh mint leaves For Garnishing
Instructions
- To make Cucumber Raita, take 2 medium-sized cucumbers. Wash them properly. Now, cut a small piece from one side and rub it so that the bitterness goes away.
- Next, peel the outer layer, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a knife.
- Take a grater and grate the cucumbers. Don’t use the small side; use the large size.
- Take a bowl, and add a cup of Fresh Curd. I’ve shared the Homemade Curd recipe that you can check out.
- Now, using a hand whisker, whisk the curd into a smooth paste. If the Curd is very thick, you can add a little bit of water.
- Add the grated cucumber to the bowl, add 1/4 tsp of Kali Mirch powder, 1 tsp roasted Jeera Powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp Black salt, 1 tsp finely chopped Hari Mirch, 1 tbsp finely chopped green coriander leaves, and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh Mint leaves.
- Mix everything well. After mixing, refrigerate it for half an hour or 1 hour, as it tastes delicious.
- Garnish with roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and fresh mint leaves.
- The flavorful Cucumber Raita is ready now.
- Enjoy!
