Cucumber Raita

Name: Cucumber Raita
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 pcs cucumber (medium, peeled, deseeded, and finely grated); 1 cup yogurt (plain, full-fat, whisked until smooth); 1 tsp ghee; 0.25 tsp mustard seeds; 1 pinch cumin powder; 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt

RATING

4.6/5(185)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A creamy and cooling yogurt-based salad with finely grated cucumber, perfect for toddlers. It's very mildly seasoned and easy to digest, making it a wonderfully nutritious and simple lunch.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 SERVING

121 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

1 pcscucumber · medium, peeled, deseeded, and finely grated1 cupyogurt · plain, full-fat, whisked until smooth1 tspghee¼ tspmustard seeds1 pinchcumin powder1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

121

CALORIES · 1 SERVING

Protein8g · 26%

Carbs14g · 46%

Fat4g · 30%

Fiber1g

Sugar11g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol12mg

Sodium162mg

Potassium516mg

Phosphorus217mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep
Prepare the cucumber and yogurt.
1.Place the finely grated cucumber in a clean cloth or fine sieve and gently squeeze to remove excess water.
2.In a medium bowl, add the whisked yogurt.
3.Add the squeezed cucumber, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt to the yogurt.
4.Mix everything well until combined.
TIPRemoving water from the cucumber is key to a creamy, not watery, raita.
temper
Make the tempering.
1.Heat the ghee in a small pan or tadka pan over medium heat.
2.Once the ghee is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3.Immediately turn off the heat once the seeds pop.
TIPBe careful not to burn the mustard seeds, as they can turn bitter.
assemble
Combine and serve.
Pour the hot tempering over the cucumber-yogurt mixture. Mix well. Let it sit for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
TIPFor a very smooth consistency for younger toddlers, you can briefly blend the finished raita.
serve
Serve the raita.
Serve the cucumber raita immediately as a light lunch or a cooling side dish.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Always use full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture and essential fats for toddlers.
2
Deseeding the cucumber before grating helps improve digestibility for little ones.
3
Let the tempering cool for a minute before adding it to the cold yogurt to prevent curdling.
4
For a slightly sweeter taste, you can add a teaspoon of finely grated carrot.
5
This raita is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.

QUESTIONS?

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is very healthy. It provides hydration from cucumber, probiotics from yogurt for gut health, and healthy fats from ghee for brain development. It's a light, nutritious, and easy-to-digest meal.

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