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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients until combined.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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 Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 64IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 64IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.