Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Cucumber Raita 4.6 (132) 104 Reviews 10 Photos Make this raita recipe early in the day, then let the flavors blend and intensify in the refrigerator. Add more fresh mint to taste, but don't use dried as the flavor is just not the same. Submitted by BenevolentEmpress Updated on February 28, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 10 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups Greek yogurt 2 hot house cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint ½ teaspoon white sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. Cook’s Note To make your own Greek yogurt, place 2 ½ cups of plain, nonfat yogurt into a strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth. Set the strainer over a bowl, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the liquid collected in the bowl and proceed with the recipe. Serve this cool, refreshing yogurt sauce with my lamb tagine and Moroccan couscous recipes posted on this site. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 14 Calories 0g Fat 2g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 14 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 21mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 54mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved