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Cucumber Raita in a bowl

Quick Cucumber Raita

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4 Serves

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.
Keyword Dips, Raita, Yoghurt Dip
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