Cucumber is good for health as it increases the fiber and water content in the body. The water content of cucumber hydrates the skin when eaten or applied to skin. So it is always recommend to eat cucumber to have a natural glowing skin. Potassium, magnesium, and fiber content present in the cucumber helps alleviate blood pressure disorders. Here comes the raita using cucumber.INGREDIENTS:
Cucumber – 1 medium size
Green chilies – 2
Salt – As required
Asafoetida – a pinch
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Curry leaves and Coriander leaves – few
Yogurt – 2 cups
Oil – 1/4 tsp
METHOD:
· Beat the yogurt until smooth.
· Peel the skin of the cucumber and cut into small cubes.
· Add the cucumber to the yogurt and add necessary salt and asafoetida.
· Heat little oil in pan, add mustard seeds, once they splutter add the green chilies and curry leaves. Add to the yogurt-cucumber mixture once it cools.
· Garnish with coriander leaves. Refrigerate until serving.
