Cucumber Raita | Indian Yogurt Dip

Name: Cucumber Raita | Indian Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped cucumber (English, Persian or Pickling cucumbers work best - see notes); 2 cups plain yogurt (use Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency); ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); ¼-½ teaspoon chaat masala; ½ teaspoon roasted ground cumin (see notes for homemade version); ¼ teaspoon sugar ((optional) - add to balance flavors if yogurt is sour); 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro & mint

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $5.19 /serving

Author : Aneesha Gupta

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Ingredients

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1 cup finely chopped cucumber (English, Persian or Pickling cucumbers work best - see notes)2 cups plain yogurt (use Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency)¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)¼-½ teaspoon chaat masala½ teaspoon roasted ground cumin (see notes for homemade version)¼ teaspoon sugar ((optional) - add to balance flavors if yogurt is sour)3 tablespoons chopped cilantro & mint

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Instructions

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Step 1

If using English, Persian or Pickling cucumbers, leave the seeds in. If using regular cucumbers, peel and slice in half. Using a teaspoon, scrape off the seeds from the core. Finely dice the cucumber using a vegetable chopper or by hand.

Step 2

Place yogurt in a mixing bowl. Whisk it until smooth. Add salt, chaat masala and roasted ground cumin.

Step 3

Add sugar, if yogurt is sour.

Step 4

Add chopped cucumber.

Step 5

Finally, add chopped herbs and mix well. Check taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Step 6

Serve cold as a side accompaniment to Indian entrees or as a dip for vegetable sticks, papadums or pita chips.