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CUCUMBER CORIANDER GINGER RAITA

CUCUMBER CORIANDER GINGER RAITA

Preethi Prasad
Cucumber Coriander Ginger Raita is so flavorful and refreshing. Easy to whip and enjoy in Summers to keep our body cool.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Raita
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

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

  1. You can substitute dry red chillies for curd chilli.
  2. Adjust the consistency of the yogurt as per your choice.
  3. Fresh ginger adds a nice flavor to the raita
  4. I have used mildly spicy green chilli.
  5. Adding Curd Chillies works out best.
Keyword ACCOMPANIMENT, RAITA, VEGETARIAN, YOGURT