Cucumber Carrot Raita - Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Carrot raita is an Easy Refreshing yogurt based side dish made with finely Chopped Cucumber & Carrot.It is a Great accompaniment for Biriyani,pulao,Roti & Paratha's.Cucumber promotes hydration.As cucumber is a low calorie veggie,which helps in weight loss.Cucumber is a coolant which combats the summer heat.Carrot improves vision & cleanses the body.I have combined two healthy veggie  together to make the raita  nutritious.

                                 

Carrot Cucumber  Raita

 Prep Time :  7   min.  

Cook Time : 2   minutes.

Recipe Category:Side Dish

Recipe Cusine:  Indian

Serves: 3 - 4.

Ingredients

Fresh Curd - 1 Cup (Yogurt/Dahi)

Cucumber - 2.(Medium size)

Carrot - 1.(Medium size)

Pepper Corns crushed - 1/2 tsp.

cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp.

Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp(finely Chopped)

Salt - As needed.

     

Preparation

• Peel the skin of cucumber &chop it finely.
• peel the skin of carrot & Grate it.    
• crush the pepper corns little coarsely  in mortar & pestle or mixie.     
• Finely chop Coriander leaves.         

Method

• Take a Mixing bowl  add curd, beat the curd till  smooth.
• Add crushed Pepper Corns,Cumin Powder & salt.Give a quick Mix.

                       

• Add chopped Cucumber & Grated Carrot. Mix well.                             
• 
         
• Garnish with finely Chopped  fresh Coriander leaves.

                                 

• Serve with biriyani,Pulao,Roti or Paratha.

  

Notes

• Always use fresh Curd for Good taste.
• you can  add finely chopped curry leaves also.
• Instead of crushed Pepper Corns, you can use 1 or 2 chopped Green Chillies.
• Adding carrots give additional colour & nutrition to Cucumber Raita.