Quick and Easy Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Quick and Easy Raita is the ultimate side dish to elevate your meals in just 10 minutes! Made with velvety plain yogurt, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and a hint of red onion, this Indian-inspired recipe is seasoned with aromatic ground cumin, fresh cilantro, and an optional kick of green chili for a customizable twist. Perfect as a refreshing accompaniment to spicy curries, biryanis, or grilled meats, this no-cook, crowd-pleasing recipe comes together effortlessly. Whether you're looking for a healthy dip, salad alternative, or a cooling side dish, this raita is sure to steal the spotlight at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1 medium-sized Tomato
- 0.5 medium-sized Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely dice the cucumber, then set it aside.
Dice the tomato and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves and, if using, the green chili.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, and green chili (if using) to the yogurt.
Stir in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes for an extra-refreshing dish. Enjoy your raita alongside your favorite meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2714 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1914 mg | 41% | |
*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.
