Raita Recipe
Raita is a quick side dish made with curd, veggies, spices & herbs. It is usually eaten as a side with pulao, biryani, kebabs or snacks.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 cup curd (chilled fresh plain yogurt, more if required)
- ½ cup cucumbers (English / Persian / Japanese / Indian)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons onion (or shallots fine chopped, optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 to 2 green chilies (serrano peppers, deseeded & chopped)
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves (fine chopped cilantro)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder or cumin seeds (optional, read notes)
How to make the recipe
How to make Raita
- Wash cucumbers, onion (if using) and green chilies under running water. Peel the cucumbers if you prefer and chop them to bite sized pieces. Deseed chilies if you prefer low heat and chop them. Fine chop coriander leaves and onions.
- Add yogurt and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk well until smooth. Add cucumbers, onions, coriander leaves, chilies, salt and cumin powder. Mix well and taste test to adjust salt. If it is too thick for your liking add more yogurt.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 0.5mg
