5 from 6 votes
Indian Raita Recipe
This Indian Raita recipe is a cooling condiment that helps quell the heat of spicy foods, made with yogurt, fresh vegetables and spices. This is my version.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
59 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups PLAIN yogurt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- 2 Serrano peppers finely chopped
- ½ cucumber finely chopped (about ¾ cup, small
- 1 shallot finely chopped, small
- ½ cup cilantro loosely packed, chopped
- 1 teaspoon mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Whisk the cayenne, cumin and salt into the yogurt until well incorporated.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle.
- When ready to use, give it a quick stir and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
200mg
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.