Raita Recipe
Indian · Condiment · 10 min total
A refreshing Indian yogurt side dish that cools the palate alongside spicy curries and biryanis. This simple raita combines creamy yogurt with cooling cucumber and fragrant spices.
10
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
60
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably full-fat)
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (about 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground (or 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (optional)
Instructions
- Place yogurt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Add cucumber, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cilantro to the yogurt. Mix well.
- Sprinkle chaat masala on top if using. Serve chilled.
Tips
- For a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
- Raita can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated.
- Other add-ins: finely chopped mint, grated carrot, or pomegranate seeds.
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