5 delicious cucumber recipes to help you beat the summer heat

Bored of eating plain cucumber? Cucumber mint salad, cucumber dosa or a fancy cucumber cake might interest you.

Cucumbers are not only rich in vitamin C and fibre there is more to this nutritious treat it is very hydrating. And summer is the best time to relish this vegetable. Here are five cucumber recipes that will help you beat the heat.

Cucumber mango salad: Summer crops are full of mangoes and cucumber so make the most of these nutritious treats with this detoxifying and cooling salad. The sweet lime zest and crushed pepper add a fantastic flavour to this salad.

Cucumber and mint salad: This chilled cucumber and mint salad can be perfect on any summer day. This salad has a light lemon dressing and is prepared with the oh-so-refreshing pomegranate which is not too heavy on the tummy. It can be an excellent way to eat your daily doses of vitamins and antioxidants.

Low-calorie cucumber dosa: Try this cucumber dosa the next time you are in a mood for a South Indian meal. The recipe uses low-fat yogurt which cuts down on the calories.

Cucumber cake: Looking for a low-calorie dessert option? Prepared with cucumber, coconut and jaggery it turns out to be very spongy. Daliya or bulgar wheat is added to this recipe which makes it an excellent option for diabetics.

Cucumber soya pancakes: Impress your friends in your next potluck this summer with these simple and light cucumber pancakes. The high protein and high fibre pancakes keep you full without all the calories. Combine this pancake with pudina chutney for a complete meal.

Try these recipes out and let us know in comments how you liked them.

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