Make this quick cucumber raita in just 5 minutes! A refreshing Pakistani yogurt dip made with cucumber, spices & chaat masala—perfect with biryani, curries, or kebabs.
This quick cucumber raita is one of the easiest ways to balance out a spicy Indian or Pakistani meal. Whether you’re making a festive biryani or a weeknight curry, this yogurt dip is a must-have on your table.
Cucumber Raita is a simple and refreshing Indian-Pakistani yogurt-based side dish that perfectly complements spicy mains like biryani, pulao, kebabs, and curries. This quick cucumber raita recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with pantry staples—making it a must-have in your everyday meal rotation.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to make this easy raita:
- Yogurt (Dahi) – Use full-fat or Greek yogurt for a creamy texture
- Cucumbers – Crisp, thin-skinned cucumbers like Lebanese or Persian cucumbers are ideal. Avoid watery cucumbers like telegraph (unless seeds are removed and excess water is squeezed out).
- Salt & Black Pepper – For seasoning
- Red Chilli Flakes – For a subtle kick
- Onion (Optional) – Finely chopped for added crunch
- Chaat Masala – Adds that irresistible tangy, spicy flavour
If you like add green chilies or any herbs like coriander or mint.
How to Make Quick Cucumber Raita
Prepare the cucumber: Wash and grate (or finely chop) the cucumbers. If they’re watery, gently squeeze out excess moisture.
Whisk the yogurt: In a bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Mix it all in: Add cucumbers, chopped onions, salt, pepper, chilli flakes, and chaat masala. Mix well.
Chill or serve immediately. Garnish with a pinch of chaat masala or chopped coriander if desired.
What to Serve with Cucumber Raita
There are endless possibilities when it comes to serving this cucumber raita.Enjoy this cooling raita with rice dishes like Pea Pulao or Biryani , Kebabs like Seekh Kebabs or Gola Kebabs curries like Boneless Chicken Karahi and Tawa Chicken.
It pairs perfectly with vegetarian recipes like Bhindi Masala or Maash Daal
Other Dips and Chutneys to try:
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Quick Cucumber Raita
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yoghurt See Notes
- 1 Medium Cucumber See Notes
- 1/2 Onion Chopped See Notes
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Chilli Flakes
- ¼ tsp Chaat Masala ( extra for sprinkling on top)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel Cucumber leaving half the skin on. Grate them and set aside.
- Whisk Yoghurt in a bowl. Add grated Cucumber, onions and spices. Mix well
- Sprinkle with Chaat Masala. Garnish with chilies, coriander or chopped Mint ( this is optional)
Notes
- Use creamy yoghurt like Greek Yoghurt. If the yoghurt is water strain it.
- Use Lebanese cucumber. If the cucumbers are very watery squeeze the excess water out.
- Adjust Spice according to your choice.
- Add green chilli, chopped herbs like coriander or mint if you like.
