Zucchini Raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd), sautéed grated zucchini and some spices.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt (curd)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini ((tightly packed))
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
  • a pinch asafetida (hing)
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a Kadai. Add mustard seeds and cumin (jeera) seeds. Let them splutter. Then add green chilies, curry leaves, asafetida (hing), and saute for a few seconds.
  2. Add grated zucchini, salt, and saute for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is cooked well and moisture evaporates. Cool the mixture before adding to the yogurt.
  3. Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed zucchini mixture. Taste at this stage to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  4. Zucchini Raita recipe is ready, serve chilled.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.