Mint Cucumber Raita Food

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

COOL CUCUMBER RAITA

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories condiment

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pints thick yogurt (recommended: Greek yogurt)
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green. Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.

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

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This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Provided by Mark Sargeant

Categories Condiment, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

250g Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove
thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
½ small pack coriander , chopped
0.25 small pack mint , leaves chopped
juice 0.5 lime
½ tsp garam masala , plus a little extra to serve
¼ cucumber , grated and lightly squeezed

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients and season. Serve sprinkled with extra garam masala.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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

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 RAITA

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An easy Cucumber Raita recipe

Provided by Linda Bladholm

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce No-Cook Quick & Easy Yogurt Mint Spice Cucumber Summer Cilantro

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or mint leaves, chopped
cayenne or paprika to garnish

Steps:

Peel cucumber. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise. Blot off moisture with paper towels. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and chill before serving.

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