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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
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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