Cucumber Raita

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

Speaking of nutrition, cucumber is packed with vitamin C and A. Vitamin C helps to protect against immune system deficiencies, prenatal health issues, etc., while vitamin A is key for good vision and maintaining a healthy immune system. Cucumber raita can be had as such in its own right, and if blended well, can be served as buttermilk too. It is a good source of vitamins for those who are planning for a baby.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	10-15 Minutes	0 Minutes

Ingredients

100 gm cucumber, finely chopped
3 green chillies, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp cumin powder
10 mint leaves
200 gm curd
Coriander, finely chopped
Salt to taste

Method

Step 1

In a bowl, add finely chopped cucumber, onion and coriander. Keep it aside.

Step 2

In another bowl, take curd and whisk it properly. Now, add salt, cumin powder, chopped green chillies, grated carrot and mint leaves to the curd. Mix it well.

Step 3

In a serving bowl, mix cucumber – onion and the spiced curd. Stir it well.

Step 4

Garnish it with mint leaves before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 276.4 g

Calories	134	Calories from Fat	37
Total Fat	4.1 g 6%	Saturated Fat	1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	Cholesterol	7 mg 2%
Sodium	166 mg 7%	Potassium	518 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates	14.5 g 5%	Dietary Fiber	0.9 g 4%
Sugars	11.2 g	Protein	8.2 g
Vitamin A	4%	Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	25%	Iron	3%

*Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Tip -You can add chopped tomatoes to the raita.

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