Cool and refreshing, this Cucumber Raita is a delicious yogurt-based dip scattered with a punchy topping of crisp garlic, chili and lemon zest. Great when served alongside spicy food like Indian chicken curry, and even better with a side of homemade garlic herb flatbread.
Start with the garlic chili topping. Heat the oil in a small skillet and cook the garlic, chili, and lemon zest until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool. In the meantime, seed the cucumbers and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. You don’t need to peel them first. Place the grated cucumbers on a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Finally, combine the squeezed cucumbers, finely chopped mint, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and sea salt. Top with the cooled garlic chili topping and serve.
To make the Cucumber Raita, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small skillet over low heat, heat 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil and add 1 finely sliced garlic, 1 finely sliced chili pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
Transfer the topping to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumbers, ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon sea salt and mix well. Chill until ready to serve.
Just before serving, top with the cooled garlic chili topping.
Serve and enjoy!
Planning a curry night? Learn the secret to making the best Cucumber Raita - a delicious yogurt-based dip with a punchy topping of crisp garlic, chili and lemon zest. Make sure to have plenty of flatbread on hand for dipping. Give this easy recipe a try this week and let us know what you think!
This Cucumber Raita is simply great. I made it to cool down the spicy curry my husband loves. The flavors worked perfectly together and the kids devoured it too. The recipe was easy to follow, and it brought us all together at dinner time.
OMG, this Cucumber Raita is the bomb! I made it for a family dinner, and everyone couldn't get enough. Super easy to whip up, and the garlic chili topping is just fire! It perfectly cooled down my spicy curry. Totally a keeper! 😊
This raita cooled my spicy curry perfectly. Great recipe!
Superb! This Cucumber Raita is a hit with my family! We enjoyed it alongside spicy chicken curry last week. I love how refreshing it is, especially on hot days. It's so easy to make yet adds so much to the meal.
This Cucumber Raita is superb. My family loved it alongside our spicy chicken curry. The refreshing taste really balanced the heat. I will definetely make it again for our next family dinner.
So fresh, yum!
Awesome. My kids devoured this with chicken curry, and it was easy to make.
This Cucumber Raita is a total game changer. I whipped it up for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The freshness of the cucumbers with the garlic topping is a killer combo. It paired so well with our spicy chicken curry. I'm grateful for this simple yet delish recipe!
This Cucumber Raita was a hit with my friends during game night! It add the perfect coolness to our spicy snack. So simple yet so fresh!
I love it! It's a great dip for all the hot and spicy food and helps give a cooling finish to the meal. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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