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A white bowl containing Indian yoghurt sauce with vegetables and garnished with mint leaves and ground spices.

Easy Raita Recipe

Simple and refreshing classic Indian raita recipe, made with creamy yoghurt, vegetables, fresh herbs, and a hint of spic. One of the best yoghurt-based versatile side dish recipes that complement curries, biryani, or any spicy dish. Let's create the creamy, cool, and delicious raita at home in 5 minutes!
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Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Khin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plain yoghurt Natural yoghurt, curd, or Greek yoghurt. ( About 250 grams )
  • 1 Onion Shallot or salad onion, chopped
  • ½ cup Cucumber About 75 grams, chopped
  • ¼ cup Carrot About 40 grams, finely chopped or grated
  • 4-5 tbsp Coriander Finely chopped
  • 2-3 Green chillies Cut thin slices

Seasonings and Spices

  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp Chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Chaat masala

Instructions

  • First, gather the ingredients and prepare the vegetables. Finely chop or grate the cucumber, onion, carrot, and coriander ( cilantro ). Cut green chilli into thin slices.
  • Then place the chopped vegetables in a mixing bowl and add the yoghurt, salt, chilli powder, cumin powder, and chaat masala. Mix everything well.

Notes

  • How to serve Raita? Raita pairs well with spicy dishes like, biryani, pulao, curries, kebabs, tandoori dishes, etc. It can be either served as a side dish, spread, fillings, or a dip for a soothing, pleasant combination. 
  • Yoghurt: Recommend using unflavored, unsweetened natural yoghurt or a choice of plain yoghurt. 
  • Ground spices: are optional. You can omit ground spices if you prefer simple unflavored raita. 
  • Vegetables: You don't need to add the exact same vegetables used in this recipe. Feel free to add your favourite vegetables and herbs. 
  • Can you make it without chilli? Adjust the chilli heat by adding more or less fresh chillies and chilli powder. If you prefer mild raita, you can omit chillies. 
  • Nutritional facts: are calculated approximately and can be varied by a number of different factors. 

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1475IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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