Cucumber Raita (Kheere Ka Raita)
on Jun 06, 2025
Cucumber Raita (Kheere Ka Raita) is a creamy Indian side dish made with grated cucumbers, yogurt, and spices. Follow my easy recipe to make it.
Looking for more raita recipes that can be served with your everyday meals? Try Aloo Raita, Kaddu Ka Raita, Boondi Raita, Pineapple Raita, Carrot Raita, and Mango Raita.
I made a mix-veg pulao for today’s lunch and thought to serve it with plain yogurt. But Mohit requested for a raita to go along with the pulao. So, to kill two birds with one arrow, I shot a video of cucumber raita recipe. That’s what I like about my job. I get to make my cake and eat it too :). I am off to enjoy my meal of pulao and raita, but you take a look at this simple recipe and try it!
About Cucumber Raita
Cucumber Raita (Kheere Ka Raita) is an Indian accompaniment made using plain yogurt, cucumbers, and a few spices. This recipe is very easy to make and comes together in under 10 minutes. Serve it with any Indian-style meal. It will not only enhance the taste but also cool you down. I love to serve it with spicy biryani or any other spicy Indian food as it comforts the palate because of its cooling effect.
Ingredients
Plain Yogurt (Dahi, Curd) – You can use fresh homemade yogurt or store-bought yogurt. I use whole milk yogurt (full-fat yogurt) to make my raita super creamy. You can use low-fat yogurt too.
Milk – Add a little milk to thin the kheera raita. You can also replace milk with water.
Cucumber is the star ingredient of this recipe. You can use any variety of cucumber: Indian cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, or English cucumbers, all works fine.
Mint and Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) give a refreshing taste to this cucumber raita recipe.
Green Chilies – This is optional, but I love the hint of spiciness green chilies add to this raita.
Others – You will also need roasted cumin powder and black salt (kala namak).
You can skip adding cumin powder and salt and add a teaspoon of raita masala powder instead.
You can add some chaat masala, red chilli powder, and black pepper powder to perk up the taste.
How To Make Kheere Ka Raita
Whisk 1 cup of chilled plain yogurt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Add the following ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
- ½ cup chilled milk (or chilled water)
- ½ cup peeled and grated cucumber
- 2 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Pro Tip By Neha
For a thicker raita, skip adding milk to the recipe. And if want your raita to be even thinner, then add some more milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use vegan yogurt and vegan milk in place of dairy yogurt and milk.
You can add grated carrots, chopped onions, tomatoes, pomegranate kernels etc to this recipe.
Storage Suggestions
Leftover raita can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Try to use a glass container instead of a plastic container so that it doesn’t absorb smell from the plastic and retains it’s freshness for a longer time.
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Cucumber Raita Recipe (Kheere Ka Raita)
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
- ½ cup chilled milk
- ½ cup peeled and grated cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon black salt
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
