Cool-as-a-Cucumber Raita
(60)
  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 English cucumber, diced6 ounces fat-free Greek yogurt juice of half a lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mintOR 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin
Directions
After chopping the cucumber, place it on a lint-free kitchen towel for 10 minutes to allow some of the moisture to drain.
Combine the cucumber, yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add either the mint or the coriander and cumin. Stir to combine.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two days.

Note: The water from the cucumber might cause some separation, but stir to combine and you're ready to eat.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 15.6
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 8.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

Member Reviews
  • CD12948631
     Excellent. And Greek nonfat yogurt is a wonderful source of protein! As for the comment about fat free food...fat free yogurt is made naturally of fat free milk. So I have no worries about strange additives. I like Dannon Oikos which has only one ingredient: cultured grade A nonfat milk. - 9/6/12
  • PURSUEJOY
     What a great recipe!! I also love it will dill weed/seed, and/or fresh lemon thyme ~ delicious and sooo easy! And great protein to boot! ENJOY!! - 9/9/12
  • MWMATHER
     Greek version also adds garlic. On a side note, the yogurt/cucumber mixture is excellent smoothed on sunburns!! A recipe that can do double duty!! - 6/22/12
  • CD12489233
     This is terrific! Great with fish instead of Tarter Sauce. Thanks for a better alternative.
    - 6/13/12
  • VXWALL1942
     Lovely mix and also makes a great dip. Just serve up some wheat crackers with and you'll have a refreshing addition to Happy Hour. - 6/22/12
  • LT1229
     I make a verison of this all the time. Instead of mint, i add garlic and dill. It is so delish! - 9/29/12
  • SMOKYBLUE1
     very good with chicken and fish - 7/24/12
  • BOARDBUNNY1984
     This is a nice, light version of a yummy tzatziki sauce! Used it on gyros and they were amazing! - 5/15/12
  • CD12162271
     Loved this, made it for a Greek dip, but had leftovers with some chicken. - 7/5/12
  • SCHNUECKSCH
     nice... i added a little bit of garlic... personal taste.... - 4/15/12
  • IMAPEPPER55
     ALL I CAN SAY IS EASY AND AWESOME! - 9/27/12
  • CMFARRELL36
     I love cucumber with yogurt - it really help me if there is spicy stuff. But it's great with other stuff, non spicy, too.
    If you haven't tried this before, please experiment with various yogurts and different herbs and spices - I am convinced that you WILL find something that you really like. - 6/22/12
  • PUGGEDFORLIFE
     Love this - especially made with the cumin and coriander. - 10/18/12
  • LOVES2TRAVEL2
     I love the suggestion below of adding dill to this. So many great uses for this dip/sauce! - 10/2/12
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 9/19/12
  • REDCOWBOYBOOTS
     Has anyone looked at the ingredients on "fat-free" foods? Many times the fat is eliminated with more 'harmful' ingredients added to make it taste good. In a nutrition class I attended for 6 weeks, the non-fat foods were to be 'avoided'. - 6/22/12
  • PATRICIAANN46
     This is so good and refreshing too........ - 6/22/12
  • NONNAOF2
     This is really light and refreshing! Yum! - 10/2/12
  • SPACEBOT1
     REDCOWBOYBOOTS - Not Greek yoghurt. It is unsweetened and unflavoured, that's why it's also known as natural yoghurt. - 6/23/12
  • IAMDESSIE
     Awesome - 6/22/12
  • MEGS20111
     Excellent! - 6/16/12
  • DALMOM2007
     Very good! - 7/21/13
  • STALEAN
     I love the Oikos brand of Greek yogurt, too, grandma0627. It has a wonderful consistency and taste. I used to buy Fage but like the quality taste of Dannon Oikos better. Garlic and dill is the way to go in this dip but might try mint from the garden this year. I also use mini cucumbers-very tasty. - 4/27/13
  • CD13016912
     I make something similar except with fresh dill, cumin and a fleck or two of red pepper flakes -- the latter amount depending on whom I am serving it to. I wouldn't use fat-free yogurt -- some fat is good for you, if you buy your yogurt from a quality source. (Plus, there will likely be less sugar) - 10/10/12
  • NITAINMN
     We make raita in our home daily with Indian foods. Love this one and its just like we make it. If you do not have Greek yogurt handy, use regular yogurt and add a tbsp or two of sour cream for the creaminess. Yum! Chef Meg coming up with Indian recipes. I add freshly roasted and ground cumin. - 4/11/12



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