Here’s a simple, refreshing cucumber raita recipe you can make in minutes:
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt (curd) ½–1 cup cucumber (grated or finely chopped) ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder Salt to taste 1–2 tbsp fresh coriander (optional, chopped) A pinch of black pepper (optional) A pinch of chaat masala (optional, for extra flavor) Instructions Prep the cucumber Peel (optional) and grate the cucumber. Lightly squeeze out excess water if it’s very watery. Whisk the yogurt Beat the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Mix everything Add cucumber, salt, cumin powder, and optional spices/herbs. Chill & serve Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for best taste. Serve cool.
Ghiya Raita (Lauki Raita) Recipe
Ghiya Raita (also called Lauki Raita) is a light, healthy, and cooling Indian side dish made with bottle gourd (ghiya/lauki) and curd (yogurt). It goes perfectly with roti, paratha, pulao, or biryani.
Ingredients
1 cup ghiya / lauki (bottle gourd) – peeled and grated 1 cup curd (yogurt) ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (chopped) 1 green chilli (optional, finely chopped) Instructions Boil the ghiya Add grated ghiya to a small pan with a little water and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Cool it down Let the cooked ghiya cool completely. Do not throw the water; you can add a little to the raita for extra flavor. Prepare the curd In a bowl, whisk the curd until smooth. Mix everything Add the cooked ghiya, salt, cumin powder, black pepper, and green chilli. Garnish Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Serve Serve chilled with roti, paratha, jeera rice, or pulao.
Aalu Ka Raita Recipe
Aalu Ka Raita is a simple and tasty Indian side dish made with boiled potatoes and fresh curd (yogurt). It is creamy, mildly spicy, and perfect with paratha, pulao, biryani, or roti.
Ingredients
2 boiled potatoes (aalu) 1 cup curd (yogurt) ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder (jeera powder) ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste 1 green chilli (finely chopped, optional) 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (chopped) A pinch of red chilli powder (optional) Instructions Boil the potatoes Peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Prepare the curd In a bowl, whisk the curd until it becomes smooth. Mix the ingredients Add the potato cubes to the curd. Then add salt, roasted cumin powder, black pepper, and green chilli. Mix well Stir everything gently so the potatoes mix well with the curd. Garnish Add chopped coriander leaves and a pinch of red chilli powder. Serve Serve chilled with paratha, pulao, biryani, or jeera rice.
Fruit Raita Recipe
