This simple raita recipe is made with creamy yogurt, cool cucumber and fresh cilantro to create a cooling sauce that is perfect to serve with your family’s Indian meal. This cucumber raita is a perfect dip to serve with spiced dishes like chicken tikka masala to help cool it down.
Place the yogurt into a medium bowl and stir to mix well.
Grate the cucumber into the yogurt. Stay mostly on the outside of the cucumber so you don't get the seeds in the dip.
Add in the cilantro, cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir well to combine. If you would like it a little thinner, add 1 Tabelspoon of water at time until you get the consistency you want.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Enjoy!
Notes
Note on Texture: You can change the texture of this dip by changing how you prepare the cucumbers. For a chunkier dip, dice the cucumbers. For a smoother dip, processs everything in a food process for a fe seconds until smooth.Note on Yogurt: You can use low fat plain yogurt for a thinner consistency, or a whole milk or greek yogurt for a creamier consistency. *You can also substitute the cilantro for fresh mint!