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Bowl of Raita sauce next to chicken tikka masala and naan bread. Fresh cucumber and cilantro on the side.
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Raita Recipe (Indian Yogurt Sauce)

This easy Raita recipe is a refreshing Indian yogurt cucumber sauce that balances spicy curries, biryani, and kebabs — ready in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: raita
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons red onion finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients until combined.
    Glass bowl with plain yogurt, red onion, cumin, cucumber and cilantro.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    Glass bowl with Raita mixed and spatula on the side.

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Notes

*Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cucumbers will release water into the sauce, so stir well before serving.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg