By Garima Johar
October 14, 2026
Fasting meals can feel heavy, so this cool cucumber raita is an impeccable addition to your Navratri 2026 vrat thali. Made with fresh curd, crisp cucumber, roasted cumin, and sendha namak, it’s light, cooling, and ready in minutes.
2 cucumbers 1 cup dahi 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped mint Sendha namak to taste
Rinse the cucumbers, peel the skin, and grate them.
Add some rock salt to the grated cucumber to draw out excess water.
Whisk the curd, olive oil, lemon juice, and sendha namak.
Add the grated cucumber to the dahi and mix well.
Garnish with mint leaves and refrigerate for about half an hour before serving.