Pineapple Raita
Elevate your meals with the refreshing and tropical flavors of Pineapple Raita, a creamy Indian side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Made with juicy, diced pineapple—either fresh or canned—folded into thick, velvety yogurt, this raita is seasoned with a hint of sugar, a dash of roasted cumin, and a pinch of red chili powder for a gentle kick. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it pairs beautifully with rich dishes like biryani, pulao, or curry, offering a cooling contrast to spicy main courses. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, Pineapple Raita is an effortless way to bring a burst of tropical freshness to your table. Serve it chilled for the ultimate summertime side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (diced) Pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (thick, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Pineapple juice (optional, if using canned pineapple)
Instructions
If using fresh pineapple, peel the pineapple and cut out the core. Dice 1 cup of fresh pineapple into small pieces. If using canned pineapple, dice the slices into small cubes and reserve 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice for later use.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the diced pineapple pieces and mix gently.
Add sugar, salt, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
If using canned pineapple, add 1 tablespoon pineapple juice to enhance the flavor (optional). Mix thoroughly.
Taste and adjust salt, sugar, or spices to your preference.
Garnish the raita with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve chilled as a side dish with biryani, pulao, or any spicy Indian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1429 mg | 30% | |
*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.
