Yogurt Cucumber Raita Dip Recipe
Light, fresh and a little bit tangy, this yogurt cucumber raita is perfect as a dip for chicken and pork. It also makes for a delicious side dish for your weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Knife
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 5 oz cucumbers
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp mustard powder note 1
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh mint
Instructions
- Start by washing and dicing the cucumbers. There is no need to peel it for this recipe.5 oz cucumbers
- Next, combine all of the remaining ingredients with the cucumbers in a small bowl. You can mix in the mint now or you can leave the mint out and use it as a garnish, mixing it in before eating.1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp fresh mint
- Serve as a dip or side salad.
Video
Notes
Note 1: start with ½ tsp of mustard powder, stir then taste. If you think it’s not too sharp add more ¼ tsp at a time, tasting in between. Mustard powder can be quite overpowering so make sure you make it to your preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Yogurt Cucumber Raita Dip Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
44.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1.3
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
319.7
mg
14
%
Potassium
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
3.9
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
3.4
g
4
%
Protein
2.5
g
5
%
Vitamin A
88.1
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
81.3
mg
8
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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