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Raita
Cooling yogurt condiment with vegetables and spices - essential accompaniment to spicy dishes.
10 mins
0 mins
4 people
North Indian
Thick yogurt
500g
Cucumber
Grated and squeezed
1 medium
Tomato
Deseeded, finely diced
1 small
Onion
Finely diced
1 small
Roasted cumin powder
1 tsp
Chaat masala
0.5 tsp
Cilantro
Chopped
2 tbsp
Salt
To taste
🍽️ Thick hung yogurt
→ Greek yogurt
Already thick, no straining needed
Whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.
💡 Pro Tip: Whisking removes lumps and aerates for better texture
Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
💡 Pro Tip: Removing water prevents watery raita
Mix all vegetables into yogurt. Season with cumin, chaat masala, salt.
💡 Pro Tip: Roast cumin seeds and grind fresh for best flavor
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tip: Chilling lets flavors meld together
- ✓Use thick yogurt - strain if needed
- ✓Squeeze water from cucumber
- ✓Roast cumin fresh for best aroma
- ✓Chill before serving for best flavor
- ✓Serve cold as contrast to hot dishes
- →With biryani
- →With any spicy curry
- →With paratha