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Indian Raita

Raita is a basic Indian yogurt-based condiment that's served as a palate-cleanser with spicy or heavy foods. It's super simple to make and has so many uses! Check out the recipe and all the variations.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion medium
  • 1 green chili pepper de-seeded, Thai or Serrano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 cups PLAIN yogurt see note for Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Chop onions and green chili peppers finely. Add this along with cumin powder and salt and mix well to combine.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve chilled!

Notes

  • Typically, raita recipes include cucumbers, but I've left that out here because I'm very allergic to cucumbers! Please feel free to include 1 cucumber in this recipe. 
  • Greek yogurt is typically too thick for this recipe, so if using that, dilute with ⅓ cup of water per 3 cups of Greek yogurt to get to the right consistency 
  • For other variations featuring mint, boondi, and other unique toppings, check the main post.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 565mg 24%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

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