Indian Yogurt Salad - Cucumber & Mint ☘ Raita

Name: Indian Yogurt Salad - Cucumber & Mint ☘ Raita
Yield: 4 - 5 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3-4 large cucumbers; 1 red onion (1 - 1 1/2); 1/2 cup finely chopped mints; 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander; 1-1 1/2 cups full cream Greek yogurt or more; 1/2 tsp white pepper powder or to taste; 1/2 tsp garam masala as needed; 1/2 tsp chicken seasoning powder/chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon; 1-2 tsp lemon juice (optional but recommended); To taste - salt (added last, ONLY after tasting, then you can consider adding a little bit more

Pinkblanket's Kitchen @pinkblanketskitchen

Houston Texas

Another raita recipe. A little upgrade from the previous one. We make this often. We like it thick, addding freshly chopped mints, it's Refreshing! This salad is served as a side dish and pairs well with most Indian food, grilled meat/chicken, stir fry meat/poultry/games, curries and spicy dishes.

#GlobalApron , Week 19
⭐ Ingredient : Mint ☘
⭐ Ingredient : Coriander 🌱

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#GlobalApron , Week 19
⭐ Ingredient : Mint ☘
⭐ Ingredient : Coriander 🌱

#GlobalApron2024 #week19 #mint #coriander #mints #Cucumber #yogurt #greekyogurt #plainyogurt #BBQ #grilled #stirfry #salad #raita #asian #indian #breakfast #lunch #dinner #side

Pinkblanket's Kitchen @pinkblanketskitchen

Houston Texas

#GlobalApron , Week 19
⭐ Ingredient : Mint ☘
⭐ Ingredient : Coriander 🌱

#GlobalApron2024 #week19 #mint #coriander #mints #Cucumber #yogurt #greekyogurt #plainyogurt #BBQ #grilled #stirfry #salad #raita #asian #indian #breakfast #lunch #dinner #side

#GlobalApron , Week 19
⭐ Ingredient : Mint ☘
⭐ Ingredient : Coriander 🌱

#GlobalApron2024 #week19 #mint #coriander #mints #Cucumber #yogurt #greekyogurt #plainyogurt #BBQ #grilled #stirfry #salad #raita #asian #indian #breakfast #lunch #dinner #side

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Ingredients

4 - 5 servings

3-4large cucumbers
1red onion (1 - 1 1/2)
1/2 cupfinely chopped mints
1/2 cupfinely chopped coriander
1-1 1/2 cupsfull cream Greek yogurt or more
✅ SEASONINGS
1/2 tspwhite pepper powder or to taste
1/2 tspgaram masala as needed
1/2 tspchicken seasoning powder/chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon
1-2 tsplemon juice (optional but recommended)
To taste - salt (added last, ONLY after tasting, then you can consider adding a little bit more

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Steps

1

Cut cucumbers. Remove or core the middle part of the cucumber or the cucumber seed using a spoon.
2

Dice cucumbers (see pic) and place in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt, mix evenly and leave aside for maybe 15-20mins to draw out excess water. Salting cucumber keep the yogurt or the dressing thick not watered down.
While that's happening, prep the greens and red onion.
3

Start by cutting/chopping coriander and mints. Peel & chop the onion as well. See pic below for reference.
Place the mint, coriander & red onion in a mixing bowl.
4

By now, your cucumber should be ready. Discard excess liquid. Give them a good squeeze. Rinsing is not needed. Add the cucumber to a mixing bowl (with mints, coriander & onion).
5

Add yogurt.
6

Add seasonings; white pepper powder, garam masala, chicken seasoning powder or chicken bouillon & lemon juice. Combine & toss. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. We dont usually add salt but feel free to add salt to your taste.
7

Best served cold. This Pairs well with most Indian food, grilled meat/chicken, stir fry meat/poultry/games, curries and hot dishes.