How long does Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) take?

10 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?

250 grams Cucumber, 400 grams Curd, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 0.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?

About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)

Name: Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 250 grams Cucumber, Grated; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 400 grams Curd, Whisked; ½ tsp Salt; 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder; 0.5 grams Red Chilli Powder

10 min
not spicy
Serves 4

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Also known as kheera raita, kakdi raita · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Jain Gluten-free

Cucumber raita is grated cucumber in whisked curd with roasted cumin and red chilli powder. Mild no-cook side for biryani or paratha, serves 4, 10 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Summer

Ingredients

6 items

4 people

Cucumber, Grated250 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Curd, Whisked400 grams
Salt½ tsp
Roasted Jeera Powder1.5 grams
Red Chilli Powder0.5 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	72kcal	288kcal
Protein	4.1g	16g
Carbohydrate	7.2g	29g
Fat	3.5g	14g
Fibre	0.4g	1.6g
Sugar	5.8g	23g

Cookd masalas for cucumber

Method

1
Wash the cucumbers. Taste a small piece from the end and peel the cucumber only if it is bitter. Grate the cucumbers and chop the coriander leaves.
CucumberCoriander Leaves
2
Add the curd to a bowl and whisk it until smooth, with no lumps.
Curd
3
Add the grated cucumber with its water, the salt, roasted cumin powder and red chilli powder. Mix well.
SaltRoasted Jeera PowderRed Chilli Powder
4
Top with the coriander leaves. Serve cold with biryani, pulao or paratha.

Before you start

How long does Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) take?: 10 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita) spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?: 250 grams Cucumber, 400 grams Curd, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 0.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cucumber Raita (Kheera Raita)?: About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.