It rains every other day but still the weather is getting hotter day by day. Today I am sharing a very refreshing Cucumber Coriander Ginger Raita recipe to beat the heat . It keeps us cool during the summers. Serve it with Pulao , Biryani or a side dish or even eat on its own when you prefer a light meal.
What is Raita?
Raita is a side dish made with fresh yogurt and vegetables (cooked and Uncooked). Fruit Raita is also very popular these days. Some Indian flatbreads are eaten with raita and pickle.There are many varieties of Raita . It is very refreshing and quick to whip up.
Popular Raita Varieties :
- Cucumber Raita
- Onion Tomato Raita
- Boondi Raita
- Ivy Gourd Raita
- Spinach Raita
- Coriander Raita
- Pumpkin Raita
- Carrot Raita
- Mint Raita
- Garlic Mint Raita
- Cucumber Coriander Ginger Raita
- Sprouted Green Gram Raita
- Fruit Raita
- Melon Raita
CUCUMBER CORIANDER GINGER RAITA
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable Chopper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 No Japanese Cucumber
- 1.5 Cup Home made Fresh Thick Yogurt
- Salt to Taste
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Coriander
- 1 Inch Ginger Finely Grated
- 1 No Fresh Green Chilli
For Tempering :
- 1 Tsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 No Curd Chilli cut into Pieces
Instructions
- Whisk the thick yogurt in a bowl to ensure it is lump free. It looks creamy.
- Add cucumber , coriander , freshly grated ginger and green chilli to the vegetable chopper and very finely chop them.
- To the whisked yogurt add the chopped ingredients, salt and mix well.
- In small pan heat oil. Fry the curd chillies untill crisp.
- Add mustard seeds and once they crackle turn off the heat.
- Pour this tempering over the Yogurt Mix .
- Serve with Pulao , Biryani ,Bisibelebath or any flatbread of your choice.
- Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!
Notes
- You can substitute dry red chillies for curd chilli.
- Adjust the consistency of the yogurt as per your choice.
- Fresh ginger adds a nice flavor to the raita
- I have used mildly spicy green chilli.
- Adding Curd Chillies works out best.
CORIANDER WITH BLISTERED TOMATO RAITA
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Cucumber Coriander Ginger Raita sounds absolutely refreshing and cooling ! Perfect treat to keep the Summer heat at bay.
Cucumber raita is a favourite at home. It’s so easy and quick to make. I love your tempering of mustard and curd chili. Will try next time. I generally make a tempering of asafoetida and cumin seeds.
Absolutely agree that adding curd chilli the taste of this raita will be awesome. I have never added ginger to my cucumber coriander raita will definitely make it tomorrow.
Preethi I am a big fan of different raitas. I make cucumber one especially to go with pulao to to have it on its own during the hot season. I don’t add ginger. Next time I make cucumber coriander raita will remember to add it.
Cucumber coriander ginger raita sounds scrumptious Preethi. I can imagine the mixed flavour. I am going to try it soon.