Ingredients for Indian Yogurt Salad – Cucumber & Mint ☘ Raita
- 3-4 large cucumbers
- 1 red onion (1 – 1 1/2)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mints
- 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander
- 1-1 1/2 cups full cream Greek yogurt or more
- ✅ SEASONINGS
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garam masala as needed
- 1/2 tsp chicken seasoning powder/chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice (optional but recommended)
- To taste – salt (added last, ONLY after tasting, then you can consider adding a little bit more
Cooking Instructions for making Indian Yogurt Salad – Cucumber & Mint ☘ Raita
Cut cucumbers. Remove or core the middle part of the cucumber or the cucumber seed using a spoon.
Dice cucumbers (see pic) and place in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt, mix evenly and leave aside for maybe 15-20mins to draw out excess water. Salting cucumber keep the yogurt or the dressing thick not watered down.
While that’s happening, prep the greens and red onion.
Start by cutting/chopping coriander and mints. Peel & chop the onion as well. See pic below for reference.
Place the mint, coriander & red onion in a mixing bowl.
By now, your cucumber should be ready. Discard excess liquid. Give them a good squeeze. Rinsing is not needed. Add the cucumber to a mixing bowl (with mints, coriander & onion).
Add yogurt.
Add seasonings; white pepper powder, garam masala, chicken seasoning powder or chicken bouillon & lemon juice. Combine & toss. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. We dont usually add salt but feel free to add salt to your taste.
Best served cold. This Pairs well with most Indian food, grilled meat/chicken, stir fry meat/poultry/games, curries and hot dishes.
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