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.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (not Greek)
2 tablespoons 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.

Raunak Mandal
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I love that this raita is made with yogurt. It makes it a healthy and delicious snack.


Tiana Njeri
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This raita is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Virender Khokhar
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I've tried a lot of different raita recipes, and this one is definitely my favorite.


Teaho Om
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This raita is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 10 minutes.


Syed Nabil
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I love the combination of cucumber and lime in this raita. It's so refreshing.


Katelynn Elliott
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This raita is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Munib khan
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I've been making this raita for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


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This is my new favorite raita recipe. It's so light and refreshing.


Abrsh Addisu
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I made this raita for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Roshid 360
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This raita is so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, a topping for grilled chicken, and even as a salad dressing.


Aaish Malick
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Ramatu Ibrahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cucumber and lime flavors are perfectly balanced.


Nick Perkins
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This is the best raita recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


raufun islam
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I made this raita last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Joly Ahmed
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This cucumber-lime raita is so refreshing and delicious! It's perfect for a summer cookout or potluck.