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Indian Yogurt Sauce Recipe
With this one easy Raita recipe you can make two different versions of a cool and tangy yogurt sauce (smooth or chunky) that's perfect to pair with favorite Indian dishes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings (1.5 cups total)
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1+ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup diced cucumber optional
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil optional
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar optional
Instructions
Smooth Pureed Raita -
- Set out a large food processor. Combine the yogurt, fresh produce, and spices to the food processor. Purée until very smooth.
- Then open the lid and slowly drizzle olive oil into the Raita to emulsify and create a silkier texture.
- Once smooth, turn off the food processor. Chill until ready to serve.
Cup of Yum
For Chunky Raita -
- Set out a medium mixing bowl. Combine the yogurt, lime juice, salt, and ground cumin. Mix with a spoon.
- Then stir in finely diced cucumber, onion, and cilantro. Add oil or sugar if desired. (For chunky raita, you may want to add an extra, ¼ cup of yogurt.)
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store the yogurt sauce in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25c
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
0.01mg
(0%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (1.5 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25c | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.