Cucumber Raita is a tasty side dish where the cooling cucumber raita is mixed with fresh coriander mint chutney.
Raita is a dip where different veggies are mixed in yogurt and flavored with some spices. The recipe I am sharing today is the basic Cucumber raita with Coriander mint chutney. Its a great side for any spiced rice dishes, Pulav, Biryani, and for chapathi.
Cucumber raita is not only delicious but also adds a refreshing contrast to spicy foods, making it a favorite in Indian cuisine.
Some main course recipe ideas that can be served with raita-
Cucumber Raita with Coriander Mint chutney
Cucumber Raita is a tasty side dish where the cooling cucumber raita is mixed with fresh coriander mint chutney.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1-2 teaspoons coriander mint chutney (recipe below)
- 1 cup yogurt
- Salt to taste
- 1 tabslepoon coriander leaves, chopped
Coriander Mint chutney
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 1 or 2 green chili
- salt to taste
Instructions
Coriander Mint chutney
- In a small blender add the coriander leaves, mint, green chili, salt and water. Grind to a smooth paste. The consistency of the chutney should be little thick.
Raita
- Finely chop the cucumber, onion and tomato and place them in a bowl. Add the coriander mint chutney, yogurt and salt. Mix well. If the raita is too thick add a tablespoon of water to thin it out. Enjoy the raita with any Indian main course.
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Yes Cook
Very nice raita. So tempting.
Thanks for sharing.
Latha Madhusudhan
Cucumber in any form is my fav. Love the way you had done it. |Tempting.
Amarendra
You have got a wonderful blog. Glad to follow!!
Priya Elias
The combo sounds good! Must try it out sometime 🙂
Sona S
flavorful and healthy raita.
Sharanya palanisshami (sara's TASTY BUDS)
delicious and flavorful raita………….
Sharanya palanisshami (sara's TASTY BUDS)
It was nice idea of usind chutney in raita…………
Sangeetha
so refreshing and delicious raita, loved your version..interesting too!
Divya Shivaraman
perfect dip for tortillas too
DivyaGCP
This raitha with chutney sounds interesting. Delicious and refreshing.
Priya Suresh
Super flavourful raitha, love that chutney twist here.