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How to make raita for biryani | Biryani raita recipe
This biryani raita combines creamy yogurt with grated cucumber, fresh cilantro, and mint, seasoned with salt and cumin powder or raita masala. The grated cucumber adds moisture and a mild crunch while the herbs bring fresh, cooling flavors that complement the spiciness of biryani. Chilled before serving, it offers a refreshing balance, especially alongside rich or spicy rice dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
3
people
Calories:
67 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup yogurt aka yoghurt
- few cilantro
- few mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder or Raita masala
Instructions
- Wash cucumber, cilantro and mint leaves.
- Grate cucumber. Finely chop cilantro and mint leaves.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt with salt and raita masala. Whisk well.
- Stir in grated cucumber, chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
- Mix well. Refrigerated until use.
- Raita for biryani is ready to serve!!
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Notes
- Use plain whole-milk yogurt for a smooth texture and rich taste without lumps.
- Grate the cucumber finely and use it with the skin on to add beneficial nutrients and mild crunch.
- Avoid adding extra water; the cucumber provides sufficient moisture to the raita.
- Limit the amount of mint leaves to keep the flavor balanced and not overly strong.
- Refrigerate the raita before serving to enhance its cooling effect.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
816mg
(34%)
Potassium
286mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
194IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.