Cucumber Mint Raita

Cucumber Mint Raita

Cucumber Condiment

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 3h
Total Time: 3h 5m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

50
calories
3,3g
fat
2,8g
carbohydrates
2,5g
protein
8mg
cholesterol
62mg
sodium
Cucumber Mint Raita

Recipe Description

A light and fresh salad, this Cucumber Mint Raita is a cool green cucumber salad with a dahi (yogurt) base and seasoned with lemon juice, fresh mint, salt and a drop of sugar, for the tart.

Delicious as a condiment for your extra hot and spicy Indian curry or similar to a tzatziki inside a Greek souvlaki. The Greek yoghurt helps to soften harsh flavors and enhance all the spice and everything nice!

To make Cucumber Raita, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cucumber Mint Raita

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine salad ingredients

    3 min
    Step 1 - Cucumber Mint Raita

    In a bowl, mix the cucumber, yoghurt and fresh mint.

  2. 2

    Season

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cucumber Mint Raita

    Add yoghurt, lemon juice, sugar and salt and stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate to chill

    3h
    Step 3 - Cucumber Mint Raita

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Cucumber Mint Raita

    Serve cool.

This Cucumber Raita is a must have at your next Indian curry night. The perfect condiment to add to your menu, and helps to soften the harshness from an extra chili curry. Try it out yourself and let us know what you think! Tag #cookmerecipes posts and on your social media pages!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Yvonne Carter
March 19, 2025
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This Cucumber Mint Raita is a perfect side for curry nights. We loved making it together while our kids played.

Penny
January 4, 2025
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Wow! This Cucumber Mint Raita is absolutely superb! I made it for a summer barbecue and it stole the show! My friends couldn't get enough of this fresh delight. It’s simply the best side for any spicy dish.

Isabella Smith
December 8, 2024
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Superb raita recipe!

Quinn
July 11, 2024
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This Cucumber Mint Raita is super easy to whip up. Perfect side for our spicy dinners.

Alyssa84
October 16, 2023
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Superb!

Chloe
October 15, 2022
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I made this Cucumber Mint Raita to cool down from my super spicy curry night with friends! It was so refreshing and easy to whip up. Everyone loved it, and it became the star of the show! Truly a delightful recipe.

Stan
June 14, 2022
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Simplicity at its best.

Nina Thompson
June 16, 2021
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So refreshing, perfect for summer!

Daisy
June 14, 2020
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I tried the Cucumber Mint Raita for a family dinner, and it was such a hit! The mint and cucumber make it super refreshing. It really balanced the spice of the curry. Will definitely make again!

Lila
August 4, 2019
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I made this Cucumber Mint Raita for a family dinner and it was a hit! The fresh mint added a nice touch to balance the spicy curry. Simple but so tasty!

Athina
June 28, 2019
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It's a cool summer salad!

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