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Cucumber raita recipe | kheera raita | kanda-keri kachumber recipe | onion-raw mango salad

Author Nehas Cook Book
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

For raita masala

  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp ajwain
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp black salt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder

For cucumber raita

  • 1 cup grated cucumber
  • 1.5 cup curd
  • ½ cup coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • 1 green chilli
  • ½ cup tomato pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp raita masala
  • 1 tbsp sugar - optional

For kanda-keri kachumber

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped raw mango pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • 1 green chilli
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tbsp salted peanutes
  • ½ cup coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp raita masala
  • 2 tbsp hot oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • Some curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder

Instructions

Making Raita Masala

  • In a pan, add 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp ajwain, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, and 1 tsp black pepper. Roast on low flame until aromatic.
  • Transfer to a plate and let it cool. Add the roasted spices to a mixer jar, along with 1 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp black salt, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tbsp red chili powder. Grind into a fine powder.
  • Raita-kachumber masala is ready. Store it in an airtight container.

Making Cucumber Raita

  • Wash and peel 2 medium-sized cucumbers, then grate them using a large-hole grater. You should have about 1 cup of grated cucumber. Add a pinch of salt and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixer jar, add ½ cup coriander leaves, 2 tbsp mint leaves, and 1 green chili. Add 2 ice cubes and grind into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups of curd and whisk until smooth.
  • Squeeze out excess water from the grated cucumber and add it to the curd.
  • Also, add ½ cup chopped tomatoes, the coriander-mint-chili paste, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp raita masala, and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well.
  • Cucumber raita is ready. Serve chilled with paratha or masala rice.

Making Kanda-Keri Kachumber

  • Finely chop the onion and raw mango and keep them aside.
  • In a mortar and pestle, add 1 green chili, ½ tsp cumin seeds, a pinch of salt, and 4 tbsp salted peanuts. Coarsely crush the mixture.
  • In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup chopped onion and ¾ cup chopped raw mango. Add salt, 1 tbsp jaggery, the coarsely crushed peanut mixture, coriander leaves, and 1 tbsp raita masala. Mix well.
  • In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of red chili powder. Mix well and pour the tempering over the kachumber.
  • Serve kanda-keri kachumber with paratha, roti, or rice.

Notes

For raita-kachumber masala
  • Roast masala on low flame until it becomes flavorful.
  • You can use masala in any type of raita, kachumber, or dahi vada.
  • Store masala in an airtight container.
For cucumber raita
  • Grate cucumber using a large-hole grater.
  • Coriander leaves, mint leaves, and chili paste enhance the taste and color of raita.
  • Whisk curd until smooth for raita.
  • Remove water from grated cucumber and add it to the raita.
  • If your curd is sour, add some fresh malai to balance the taste.
For kanda-keri kachumber
  • Cut onion and raw mango into small pieces.
  • Coarsely crush salted peanuts to enhance the taste of kachumber.
  • Adding tadka makes kachumber super tasty.