How to make Cucumber Raita with Flax Seeds -
The addition of flax seeds increase the nutritive value of this cucumber raita.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Cucumbers (खीरे), Flax seeds (आलिव)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Raitas
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Cucumber Raita with Flax Seeds Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 0-5 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Cucumber Raita with Flax Seeds Recipe
Cucumbers peeled 2 medium
Flax seeds roasted 4 tablespoons
Yogurt whisked 1 cup
Cumin powder roasted 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Kashmiri red chilli powder a pinch
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Grate cucumbers in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add yogurt, roasted cumin powder, salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder and coriander leaves in a bowl.
Step 3
Transfer into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with the flaxseeds.
Step 4
Serve chilled.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 286 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 13.6 gm
Protein : 17.3 gm
Fat : 18.1 gm
Other : Niacin- 2.4mg
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