Raita Recipe with 12 Variations
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 (fresh plain yogurt, more if required)
- 1 medium onion chopped (2 to 4 tbsps)
- ½ cup cucumbers (peeled & chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 to 2 green chilies deseeded & chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped finely cilantro)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder or roasted jeera (optional)
How to make the recipe
Preparation
- Chill the yogurt. Rinse & chop the onions & green chilies. Rinse & peel the cucumbers. If needed deseed them & chop to bite sizes.
- Rinse coriander leaves in ample amount of water. Drain completely and chop them fine.
- Optional - Roast 1 tsp cumin seeds on a low flame until it smells good. Cool this and crush them to fine powder in a spice jar.
How to make raita
- Add curd and salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk them until smooth with a fork or a whisk.
- Next add chopped cucumbers, onions, cumin powder, coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Stir gently. If required add more yogurt. Taste test and add more salt if required.
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