Spiced Cucumber Raita Recipe

Name: Spiced Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed; 1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 to 4 naan breads, for serving; 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 to 4 naan breads, for serving
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted.
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Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
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Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl.
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Top with remaining cilantro.
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Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter.
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Serve the raita with the warm naan.
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Calories: 172
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Total Fat: 14 grams
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Saturated Fat: 8 grams
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Total Carbohydrates: 5 grams
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Protein: 7 grams
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Sodium: 159 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 17.5 milligrams
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Fiber: 1 gram

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed, 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, 1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Cucumber Raita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Cucumber Raita

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