Radish Raita
Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, Radish Raita is the ultimate yogurt-based side dish to elevate your meals. This quick and easy recipe combines finely grated radishes with velvety plain yogurt, a hint of spice from green chili, and aromatic roasted cumin for a delightful twist. Balanced with the tang of black salt and the freshness of cilantro, this raita is a perfect complement to spicy biryanis, pulao, or stuffed parathas. The no-cook, 10-minute prep makes it an effortless addition to your menu, offering a cooling contrast to bold and fiery dishes. Serve it chilled for a soothing, flavorful treat that your palate will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Radishes
- 1.5 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 small Green chili
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash the radishes thoroughly under running water and peel them.
Grate the radishes using a fine grater and set them aside.
Take the plain yogurt in a mixing bowl and whisk it until smooth and creamy.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the yogurt to slightly thin it out, then whisk again until well combined.
In a small skillet, dry roast the cumin seeds on low heat until aromatic (about 1-2 minutes). Let them cool, then grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
Finely chop the green chili and fresh cilantro leaves.
Add the grated radishes to the whisked yogurt, followed by the chopped green chili, cilantro, black salt, regular salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder.
Mix everything thoroughly until the spices and radishes are evenly incorporated into the yogurt.
Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the raita for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish with biryanis, pulao, parathas, or any spicy main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
33 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1834 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*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.
