Cucumber raita

1 serving

30 minutes

A traditional Indian sauce, also known as soup: yogurt, finely chopped cucumbers and spices. It should be eaten cold, and taken out of the refrigerator at the very last moment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 487.5
• Proteins: 29.6g
• Fats: 21.4g
• Carbohydrates: 46.6g

Ingredients

• Yogurt: 560 g
• Cucumbers: 250 g
• Cumin (zira): 2 tsp
• Black mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Coriander: 20 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Lightly roast cumin and black mustard in a dry pan, then grind them in a mortar or with a processor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cumin (zira): 2 teaspoons
   • Black mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon

2. Peel the cucumbers, remove the seeds (they release a lot of water), and cut into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 250 g

3. Whip the yogurt well, add cucumbers, cumin, and mustard, season with salt and pepper, add chopped cilantro, and mix. Refrigerate overnight. It can be served with spicy Indian dishes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 560 g
   • Cucumbers: 250 g
   • Cumin (zira): 2 teaspoons
   • Black mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
   • Coriander: 20 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste