Easy Raita Recipe with Cucumber - the perfect side for an Indian meal

Published on November 12, 2020 by Helen Best-Shaw 10 Comments Last Updated on July 25, 2021Jump to Recipe - Print RecipeThis simple raita recipe for the classic Indian yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to starters, street food and curries. Refreshing and cooling with mint and cucumber, it can be mixed up in minutes. Perfect for balancing the hottest Indian dishes. Jump ToCucumber RaitaWhat is the difference between raita and tzatziki?What are the Ingredients for Raita?Raita Recipe Step-by-StepOnion RaitaHot RaitaLeftovers?Easy Homemade RaitaCucumber RaitaNo Indian meal would be complete without a selection of simple side dishes. It is something that is easy to forget at home, but the little touches really make a meal special.Most Indian restaurants in the UK will bring you raita, pickles and an onion and tomato salad with poppadoms at the start of the meal.We love grazing on these while we choose what to eat. It’s the little things that make a meal special, and I’ll usually make a...