Cucumber Potato Raita Recipe To Boost Gut Health In Summer Season

By Yashika Goel
03 May 2025, 13:30 IST

Cucumber is packed with fibre and antioxidants that help boost digestion. It is also rich in calcium and protein, which boost overall gut health. Tap to read the cucumber raita recipe to boost gut health in summer

Ingredients

One small cucumber, half a cup of boiled potatoes, two cups of curd, one-fourth teaspoon of salt, two finely chopped green chillies, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 2-3 garlic cloves, one-fourth teaspoon of black salt, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, and one teaspoon of ghee or oil.

Prepare cucumber

Peel the cucumber and then grate the cucumber into thin shreds. Now, squeeze the grated cucumber to extract the extra juice.Peel the cucumber and then grate the cucumber into thin shreds. Now, squeeze the grated cucumber to extract the extra juice.

Blend spices

Take a mortar and pestle and add cumin seeds, green chillies, and garlic cloves. Blend them into a smooth paste.

Add spices

Whisk dahi until smooth. Now, add grated cucumber, boiled potatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and rock salt. Stir it well.

Prepare to temper

Heat oil in a pan, then add asafoetida, cumin seeds, and green chillies. Cook until it starts to sputter.

Assemble raita

Now, add the blended spices, tempering and coriander leaves. Combine well and mix the ingredients. Now, add the blended spices, tempering and coriander leaves. Combine well and mix the ingredients.

Garnish and serve

Garnish the raita with some mint leaves and mustard or olive oil on top. Pair the raita with paratha for a delicious summer lunch.

Information credits

This information is taken from the chief Sanjeev Kapoor's official YouTube channel, Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana.