cucumber raita recipe | kheera raita recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. basically a indian cucumber yogurt dip which is typically served with spicy indian rice recipes or paratha recipes. it is usually served during summer to counter the heat.
while i am not a huge fan of raita recipes, but it is must recipe for my husband. especially whenever i prepare pulav recipes or biryani recipes,, raita is always on the menu. he even loves to mix raita recipe with plain steamed rice to make it as curd rice. well, it has become an easy option for me. whenever i feel bored to prepare any curries, i just prepare cucumber raita, and our lunch/dinner is ready.
furthermore, there are several health benefits of kheera raita recipe. initially, cucumber plus yogurt is good medicine for indigestion and constipation. secondly, cucumber is abundant with water and is good source of vitamin c. moreover it is also a good source of fibre which also helps in constipation. lastly, the roasted cumin seeds which is added is good source of iron and helps to release pancreatic juice which improves digestion.
lastly, i request you to check my other raita recipes collection and rice recipes collection. particularly, tomato onion raita, mint raita, veg biryani recipe, veg pulav recipe and tawa pulao recipe. in addition, do visit my other recipes collection board from my website, like,
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Ingredients
- 1 medium sized cucumber
- 1 cup thick fresh curd / yogurt, whisked
- ½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder / mirchi powder
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- firstly, grate the cucumber. if the cucumber is bitter then peel off the skin.
- furthermore, add 1 cup whisked curd.
- also add chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, salt and coriander leaves.
- give a good mix making sure the spices are mixed well.
- finally, serve the cucumber raita along with biryani or pulao.
how to make cucumber raita with step by step photo recipe:
- firstly, grate the cucumber. if the cucumber is bitter then peel off the skin.
- furthermore, add 1 cup whisked curd.
- also add chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, salt and coriander leaves.
- give a good mix making sure the spices are mixed well.
- finally, serve the cucumber raita along with biryani or pulao.
notes:
- firstly, to prepare thick raita squeeze off the cucumber juice.
- furthermore, if the cucumbers are bitter then peel off the skin.
- additionally, for more flavours add mint paste.
- finally, cucumber raita taste great when prepared with fresh creamy curd.
Adding coarsely ground peanuts will enhance the taste
thank you
To remove the bitterness of the cucumber, before grating, cut about 1/4th inch of cucumber from the stem side and rub over the remaining big portion of the cucumber. You will see that froth is forming on the rubbed parts, it means the bitterness is no more. Hope you will try it out and communicate to me.
Warm regards.
yeah.. i remember my mom also doing the same… it helps to remove bitterness.. 🙂 thanks for sharing the tip…
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