Cucumber Raita (Cucumber Salad) Recipe

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Cucumber Raita (Cucumber Salad)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
58
Calories
Total time
5
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice

Directions:

  1. 1. Drain excess liquid from yoghurt by placing it in a mesh strainer or in cheesecloth for about half an hour.
  2. 2. Roughly chop the cucumber with its seeds and skin. Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Set aside.
  3. 3. Transfer the drained yoghurt to a large bowl. Add cucumber mixture, cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
  4. 4. Allow the raita to chill for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with mint.
  5. 5. Serve as a cooling side dish with curried vegetables and rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 57.86 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.56g 4%
Cholesterol 10.62mg 4%
Sodium 39.27mg 2%
Potassium 203.73mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.43g 2%
Sugars 4.59g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 3.03g 6%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.68 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.98g 4%
Cholesterol 8.2mg 4%
Sodium 30.32mg 2%
Potassium 157.32mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.19g 2%
Sugars 3.54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 2%
Protein 2.34g 6%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 84.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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