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Raita
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Raita

8 ingredients 7 steps ⅔ cup (160 g) wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

169
Calories
19g
Protein
1g
Fat
21g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ⅛ cup grated cucumber (about 1 inch of cucumber)
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2–3 mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp finely chopped or minced onions (optional)
  • Salt (coarse salt preferred)
  • Chile powder
  • Ground cumin

Directions

1

Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove and discard excess liquid.

2

Stir the cucumber into the yogurt.

3

Add chopped mint, cilantro , and onion.

4

Add salt to taste.

5

Sprinkle a little ground cumin on top.

6

Sprinkle with chili powder if desired.

7

Refrigerate and serve cold.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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