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Cucumber Raita Recipe (Pakistani Style)

A cool, simple Pakistani cucumber raita with yogurt, roasted cumin and mint. The perfect side for biryani, karahi and kebabs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup plain yogurt full-fat
  • 1 medium cucumber grated or diced
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1 small green chili finely chopped, optional
  • 0.25 tsp red chili powder to sprinkle

Method
 

  1. Whisk the yogurt until smooth.
  2. Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess water. Add to the yogurt.
  3. Stir in the cumin, salt, pepper, mint and green chili.
  4. Chill for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chili powder before serving.

Notes

For a thinner raita, stir in 2 to 3 tbsp cold water.