Onion Raita | Tomato Raita | Onion Tomato Raita
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This recipe offers three variations of raita: onion, tomato, and a combination of onion and tomato, each featuring yogurt as the base and seasoned with roasted cumin powder and herbs. The raitas bring a fresh, creamy, and mildly spiced accompaniment to Indian meals, balancing robust and spicy flavors with a cooling effect. Ingredients like raw onions, fresh tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, and mint or coriander leaves contribute a textured and aromatic profile to these refreshing side dishes.
Description
The recipe describes making three types of raita starting with chilled yogurt whisked until smooth. Onion raita combines finely chopped onion with roasted cumin, black pepper, salt, and fresh mint or coriander, resulting in a slightly crunchy and cooling condiment. Tomato raita incorporates chopped tomatoes, green chili, cumin, and herbs into the yogurt, adding a sweet and mildly spicy flavor along with juicy texture. The combined onion tomato raita blends both onions and tomatoes with cumin, green chili, and dried red chili powder for a more complex and layered taste. Roasted cumin powder is emphasized as a key flavor enhancer, lending a nutty aroma when freshly ground. These raitas serve as palate-refreshers alongside spicy Indian dishes such as biryani or pulao, providing moisture and tempering heat. Chill before serving to maintain the fresh flavors and textures.
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Ingredients
For Onion Raita
- 1 cup curd (yogurt) - cold or chilled
- ⅓ cup onion about 1 small to medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or red chilli powder or cayenne pepper, powder
- black salt or regular salt or edible food grade rock salt, add as required - I added ⅓ teaspoon black salt
- 5 to 6 mint leaves or 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves (cilantro, chopped
- 3 to 4 mint or some coriander leaves, for garnish, sprigs
For Tomato Raita
- 1 cup curd (yogurt or dahi) - cold or chilled
- ½ cup tomato or 1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
- ½ to 1 tablespoon mint leaves or coriander leaves (cilantro) or a mix of both, chopped
- ½ teaspoon green chili or 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder or ground cumin, roasted
- black salt as required, can also add edible food grade rock salt or regular salt
For Onion Tomato Raita
- 1 cup curd (yogurt) - cold or chilled
- ¼ to ⅓ cup onion or 1 small to medium sized onion, finely chopped
- ¼ to ⅓ cup tomato or 1 small to medium sized tomato, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon green chili or 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves or coriander leaves (cilantro) or a mix of both, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili powder or paprika or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- salt as required
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves or coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish, optional, chopped
Instructions
Making Onion Raita
- Whisk the curd (yogurt) till smooth.
- Then, add the finely chopped onion and mix again.
- Sprinkle cumin powder, black pepper powder and salt as required. Stir and mix well.
- Add chopped coriander leaves (or 5-6 mint leaves).
- Mix well.
- While serving, garnish with few mint or coriander leaves.
- Serve the Onion Raita with your Indian meals.
Making Tomato Raita
- In a bowl, whisk the fresh chilled curd or yogurt until smooth.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes, mint leaves or coriander leaves or a mix of both, chopped green chilies, roasted cumin powder.
- Season with black salt or regular salt according to your taste.
- Mix everything evenly.
- Serve the tomato raita immediately as a side dish with veg biryani or veg pulao. You can also serve this raita with any North Indian meal.
Making Onion Tomato Raita
- Rinse the peeled onion, tomatoes, mint leaves and green chili.
- Finely chop them.
- Whisk the yogurt or curd in a bowl.
- Add the finely chopped onions, tomatoes, mint leaves and green chilies to the whisked curd.
- Add roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and salt.
- Mix very well.
- Garnish with few mint or coriander leaves. Serve the Onion Tomato Raita with biryani, pulao or dal-rice.
Notes
- Adjust green chilies or chili powder to control heat level, keeping raita mild and complementary to spicy dishes.
- Roast cumin seeds on low heat until fragrant, cool, and grind finely to use fresh roasted cumin powder for improved flavor.
- Mint or coriander leaves can be used alternatively or combined as garnishes and flavoring herbs.
- Fresh parsley may substitute for cilantro or mint if desired.
- The nutritional information provided applies to one serving of onion raita specifically.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
176mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin B12
1µg
(42%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Vitamin D
1µg
(5%)
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
1µg
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
12µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
15mg
(4%)
Phosphorus
87mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 12µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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