Kheere Ka Raita [Cucumber in Spicy Yogurt]

Easy and Simple Refreshing Dip!!

Cucumber raita

Ingredients
Cucumber [Kheera in Hindi] - peel and grate - 2 medium
Yogurt / Dahi - 1.5 cups
Salt
Red chillies powder [optional]
Roasted cumin powder [zeera] - dry roast cumin seeds in a pan and grind to form powder
Black salt [kala namak], you can get here [optional]- it adds a zing

Method
Beat yogurt/dahi , add some water to get desired consistency. Add all the spices as per your taste and finally add grated cucumber. Mix well and refrigerate.
It goes well with Indian Breads and  Pudina-Nariyal  Rice [Coconut-Mint Rice]

Comments

Pari said…
I love this raita Renu and can have it any meal but surely love it in summer.
Rachana said…
I love this raita:)...can finish off the whole bowl:)
Thats indeed a easy & quick Raita..simply love this raita..
Priya said…
Beautiful click, my all time favourite Raita..
Ms.Chitchat said…
All time favourite.Loved the pic.

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Tina said…
Creamy and mouthwatering raita...
Oraphan said…
This looks so creamy and yummy! I love this quick and easy recipe, I'll just need to use dairy free yogurt, YUM!