Raita Recipe
Refreshing simple raita recipe, made with yoghurt, vegetables, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice. One of the best yoghurt-based Indian condiment recipes that complement curries, biryani, or any spicy dish. Let's create the creamy, cool, and delicious raita at home in 5 minutes!
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 61kcal
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 ( optional )
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
