Raita
Raita is a refreshing Indian yogurt-based side dish with cool cucumber, aromatic cumin, and fresh coriander. Its creamy texture and balanced spices make it perfect to serve alongside spicy meals, rice dishes, or grilled foods, providing a cooling contrast and enhancing the overall flavor experience.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grate or dice the cucumber.
- Combine the yogurt, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper, chopped coriander, and crushed garlic in a bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill and serve with rice dishes or grilled foods.
- Optionally, add diced tomatoes and onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
287
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).