Cucumber and Yogurt Raita
A cooling yogurt base studded with juicy cucumber and aromatic spices, ideal for balancing spicy curries. This Pakistani-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs plain yogurt, cucumber, cumin seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup plain yogurt until smooth and creamy, then add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, folding gently until evenly distributed without breaking the cucumber.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumber to soften slightly before serving.
