How to Make Raita
Raita is a traditional Indian condiment made with yogurt, cucumbers, onions, and spices. Serve it with your favorite Indian dish to balance the heat!
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
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.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- There are a few different types of raita and some things you can add to make it your own! This recipe is a cucumber raita but there is also pineapple raita, boondi raita (a chickpea raita), and mint raita.
- To our raita you can add bell peppers, cashews, cumin powder, mint leaves, chili powder, salt, pepper, mustard seeds, mango, and curry leaves.
- To make raita vegan, you can use a plant based yogurt instead of whole milk yogurt.
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