Best 12 Cucumber Lime Raita Recipes

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Refreshing and flavorful, cucumber lime raita is a delightful yogurt-based dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish to spicy meals. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, raita is a versatile condiment that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but cucumber and lime are a classic combination that offers a cooling and tangy contrast to rich or spicy dishes. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making cucumber lime raita, along with variations such as adding mint, cilantro, or roasted cumin for extra flavor and texture. Additionally, a vegan version of the raita is included, using coconut yogurt as a substitute for dairy yogurt. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing snack or a flavorful accompaniment to your favorite dishes, this cucumber lime raita recipe has something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER RAITA RECIPE



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This Cucumber raita is refreshing, cooling and comforting to the palate. You can make this just under 10 minutes with only a few ingredients. Serve it as a side in any meal, with biryani or pulao.

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Side

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cucumber (chopped )
1½ cup yogurt ((thick, more if needed))
¼ teaspoon salt (as needed)
½ teaspoon roasted ground cumin ((jeera powder, refer notes))
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (( or cayenne pepper, adjust to taste))
2 tablespoons coriander leaves ((cilantro finely chopped))
½ teaspoon chaat masala ((optional, for garnishing))
4 to 5 mint leaves ((optional, finely chopped))
1 green chili pepper ((seeded and chopped))

Steps:

  • Rinse cucumber and peel it. Chop to tiny bite size pieces (about ¼ to ½ inch). If you prefer you may even grate it. Grated cucumbers let out moisture so make sure you use only greek yogurt if you want to grate them. Otherwise cucumber raita becomes runny.
  • Also fine chop coriander and mint leaves (optional).
  • Deseed the green chilli and chop. (optional)
  • Whisk chilled yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chopped cucumber, green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves and salt. Mix all of them.
  • Taste test and add more salt if needed. Drizzle cumin powder, ground black pepper & chaat masala (optional).
  • Serve cucumber raita as a side in an Indian meal. It is usually eaten with Vegetable biryani or chicken biryani.
  • Cucumber raita is best served fresh but can be chilled for a few hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole-milk Greek yogurt
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and chopped into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, herbs, cucumber, lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this cool, refreshing salad with my Lamb Tagine and Moroccan Couscous on this site. Make the salad early in the day and keep in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend and intensify. Add more mint to taste, but do not substitute dried mint; the flavor is just not the same.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 hot house cucumber - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CUCUMBER-LIME RAITA



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Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt dip, brightened by lime and cilantro. Serve it as a condiment alongside spicy foods like curry or jerk chicken.Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Provided by Food Network Canada

Categories     breakfast,Citrus,Indian,vegetables,Yogurt

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (not Greek)
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt in colander set over a bowl, toss to combine and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Use your hands to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumbers, then transfer them to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, cilantro and lime zest and juice. Season the raita with more salt and pepper then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain lowfat yogurt
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Line a colander with cheesecloth or muslin. Place a large bowl under the colander. Place yogurt in colander and let sit at room temperature for about four hours or cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the liquid that has drained into the bowl and proceed with the recipe. Add the onion, cucumber, lemon juice, mint and cilantro and mix well.

COOL CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pints thick yogurt (recommended: Greek yogurt)
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put the yogurt, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender and puree until the mixture is smooth and green. Pour it into a bowl and fold in the cucumber and mint. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving and drizzle with a little olive oil.

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups of plain unsweetened natural yogurt
juice of 1 lemon
1 English cucumber, roughly chopped
1/2 red chile, deseeded and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 turns freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse 3 times to just chop up the cucumber. The raita should be nice and creamy from the yogurt but still have texture from the cucumber.

SPICED CUCUMBER RAITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 to 4 naan breads, for serving
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted. Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
  • 2. Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Top with remaining cilantro.
  • 3. Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter. Serve the raita with the warm naan.

CUCUMBER AND RADISH RAITA



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This can be spicy or not, depending on what you are serving it with and your taste for heat. Cucumber raita (without the radishes) is a classic accompaniment to curries, but I like it on its own and spooned over grains. It's also very nice with salmon.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt (not fat-free)
3/4 pound cucumber (1 European or 4 Persian), peeled if waxed, seeded if necessary, and finely diced or shredded
4 to 6 radishes, finely diced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, to taste
1 to 2 serrano or bird chilies, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust salt and other seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 349 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO RAITA



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When the season permits, you can change this dish into a jewel-studded pomegranate raita: simply substitute pomegranate seeds for the cucumber and cilantro. In either case remember to add a good pinch of salt to the yogurt.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain yogurt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Mix well. Add scallion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix again, and transfer to a small serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CUCUMBER RAITA



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Serve this raita as a refreshing side dish with grains or with any curry. Or enjoy it on its own for lunch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber (about 1/2 pound), peeled if waxy, seeds removed if you can't get a seedless cucumber (like a Japanese, Persian, or hothouse)
Salt
1 cup plain Greek style yogurt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (more to taste)
1 small serrano or Thai chile, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumber into very small dice or grate on the large holes of a grater. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, toss and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Beat the yogurt with a fork or a whisk and add the cayenne and garam masala. Toss with the cucumbers. Add the cilantro and chile and toss again. Taste and adjust salt. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 303 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

POTATO CURRY WITH LIME & CUCUMBER RAITA



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This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds
3 long dried red Indian chillies
12-15 curry leaves
2 onions , sliced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp turmeric
500g tomatoes , quartered
800g potatoes , peeled and cut into very large chunks
400g can coconut milk
chapatis, rotis or naan bread , to serve
150g pot natural yogurt
zest and juice 1 lime
½ cucumber , deseeded and coarsely grated
small handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the mustard seeds, chillies and curry leaves until the seeds start to pop. Add the onions and fry until softened and starting to brown. stir in the spices, add the tomatoes and fry for 5 mins. Add the potatoes and stir to coat. Pour in the coconut milk with 200ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 mins, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender.
  • To make the raita, mix all the ingredients together with some seasoning.
  • If the curry looks a little too saucy, scoop out the potatoes with a slotted spoon into another dish, then boil the sauce until reduced a little. stir the potatoes back in to heat through, and season well (this curry needs a good sprinkling of salt). serve with warmed Indian bread and a dollop of raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and ripe cucumbers: Fresh cucumbers have a deep green color and firm texture. Avoid cucumbers with yellowing skin or soft spots.
  • Peel the cucumbers if desired: Peeling the cucumbers is optional, but it will give the raita a smoother texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cucumbers: This will help to prevent the cucumbers from becoming bruised.
  • Use fresh lime juice: Fresh lime juice has a brighter and more flavorful taste than bottled lime juice.
  • Add the yogurt and spices to taste: The amount of yogurt and spices you add will depend on your personal preferences.
  • Chill the raita before serving: Chilling the raita will help to develop the flavors and make it more refreshing.
  • Serve the raita with your favorite Indian dishes: Cucumber lime raita is a great accompaniment to grilled meats, curries, and rice dishes.

Conclusion:

Cucumber lime raita is a refreshing and flavorful Indian side dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to add some extra flavor and nutrition to your meals. With its bright and tangy taste, cucumber lime raita is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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