Cucumber salad with yogurt is a refreshing and light starter, popular in many South Asian and Middle Eastern countries, where it varies slightly, depending on culinary traditions. Perfect to accompany a spicy dish, this salad offers instant freshness thanks to the combination of crunchy cucumbers and creamy yogurt, all enhanced with aromatic spices. Easy to prepare, it is not only delicious, but also naturally gluten-free.

Cucumber salad with yogurt (Raita)

Pakistan

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Preparation time 5 mins Total time 5 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 big cucumber

• 1 natural yogurt (gluten-free)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds (caraway)

• ¹ ⁄ ₂ tsp finely chopped green chili pepper (optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

• 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander

• Salt (adjust to taste)

• ¹⁄₂ lime juice

Preparation

1. Preparing the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers, then thinly slice or dice them according to your preference. Place them in a colander, sprinkle them lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. This helps remove excess water.
2. Make the spicy yogurt: In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the roasted cumin seeds, green chilli (if using), mint leaves, coriander, and salt. Mix well.
3. Assembly: Gently dry cucumbers with paper towels to remove moisture. Add them to the yogurt mixture and mix gently until the cucumbers are well coated in the spicy yogurt.
4. Finishing: Pour the lime juice over the salad and toss one last time. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Presentation: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for an even more refreshing salad. Garnish with a few extra mint leaves for decoration.
6. This salad goes perfectly with spicy dishes like kebabs or Pakistani curries.

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