Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

• 1 Medium Cucumber
• 1 Cup Hung curd/Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Dried Cranberries
• 1/4th Tsp Black pepper powder
• Salt to taste

Raita is a yogurt based side dish which can be served with different kinds of rice(like Pulao, Biryani, Bhath etc) or even Chapatis. It can also be eaten during fasting.

Its very simple, quick and easy side dish which can be made with very few ingredients. 

Its usually made with onions, cucumbers, radish, boondi. Cucumber raita has cooling property as its made with cucumber and yogurt.

I used Hung curd or greek yogurt for this recipe, as it will have less water content in the curd/yogurt and makes it more thick . It also makes the raita more yummy. 🙂 

Method :

• Finely chop cucumber (its can be peeled and chopped too, I usually don’t peel).

• In a bowl add chopped cucumber, hung curd/greek yogurt, salt, pepper and dried cranberries  and mix well. And its ready to be served.

Note :

• Dried cranberries can be replaced by pomegranate seeds.