Cucumber Raita ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking ) by Tarla Dalal

Cucumber raita, is the ideal salad vegetable for weight-watchers as it comprises of high amounts of water and very little calories. This light salad is rich in intestine-friendly bacteria that maintain intestinal health. The tempering gives a peculiar curry-like flavour to this raita, making it a perfect side dish for any south indian meal.
 
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
 

2 tsp Coconut Oil or any other refined
1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds(Rai/Sarson)
7 to 8 Curry Leaves(Kadi Patta)
1/2 cup Chopped Onions

 1 cup Chopped Cucumber 

2 tsp finely Chopped Green Chillies
 Salt to taste
1/2 cup fresh low-fat Curds(Dahi) , beaten

 

Method

1. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium fame till the onions turn light brown in colour.
3. Add the cucumber, green chillies and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool.
4. Add the curds and mix well. Serve immediately.