Carrot Cucumber Raita Dipping Sauce
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Carrot Cucumber Raita Dipping Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to spice-laden dishes or as a refreshing dip for snacks. Made with unsweetened yogurt, grated carrot, and cucumber, this recipe strikes a delicious balance with a touch of cumin, a hint of green chili heat, and the optional tang of chaat masala. Perfectly ready in just 10 minutes, this raita promises to elevate your meals with its vibrant textures and zesty coriander garnish. Serve it chilled as a versatile side dish, a dipping sauce for flatbreads or crispy fritters, or even as a cooling topping over biryanis and curries. This quick and easy recipe is a must-try for lovers of healthy, flavorful condiments!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Green chili
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Chaat masala (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
Instructions
Peel the carrot and cucumber. Grate both using the fine side of a grater and set them aside in separate bowls.
Optional: After grating the cucumber, gently squeeze it in your hands to remove excess water. Discard the water to keep the raita from becoming too watery.
Finely chop the green chili and set it aside. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds before chopping.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated carrot, grated cucumber, and chopped green chili to the whisked yogurt.
Stir in the cumin powder, chaat masala (if using), salt, and sugar. Mix well to combine.
Fold in the freshly chopped coriander leaves for a burst of freshness.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the raita for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce, side dish, or topping for your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1247 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
