Mint Cucumber Raita Food

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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

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

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

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

COOLING MINT CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this cooling dish with practically anything! It tastes specially good with stuffed Parathas (flatbread) and Biryanis and Pulaos (rice dishes). I found this terrific recipe on the internet. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups thick plain yogurt, whisked till smooth
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
1 large cucumber, coarsely grated, squeeze to remove liquid
3/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt

Steps:

  • Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl and blend till mixed well.
  • Chill well and serve.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this cool, refreshing salad with my Lamb Tagine and Moroccan Couscous on this site. Make the salad early in the day and keep in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend and intensify. Add more mint to taste, but do not substitute dried mint; the flavor is just not the same.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 hot house cucumber - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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

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

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