Cucumber Raita: Refreshing & Hydrating Addition To Indian Thali

By Krati Purwar

February 18, 2025

Cucumber raita is a part of main-course meals, and it completes an Indian thali. Whether lunch or dinner, you can serve it as a hydrating and cooling element to complement the spicy, salty, and sweet notes of other dishes. Here is its recipe.

Ingredients

2 grated cucumber 2 cups curd 1 cup water 1.5 tsp olive oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander leaves Salt to taste ½ tsp red chilli powder

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk and curd and water to prepare a smooth blend.

Step 2

Wash cucumbers thoroughly and grate them.

Step 3

Mix cucumber and salt with curd.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan and let cumin seeds crackle in it.

Step 5

Turn off the heat, add red chilli powder, and pour the tempering over the curd.

Step 6

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.