Raita Salad
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, Raita Salad is the ultimate side dish to elevate your Indian-inspired meals. Made with silky plain yogurt and packed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and requires no cooking! A touch of ground cumin and optional chaat masala adds a delightful kick of spice, while fresh cilantro and green chili bring an herbaceous freshness with a hint of heat. Perfectly chilled, this yogurt-based salad pairs wonderfully with biryani, curries, or grilled meats, balancing out bold flavors with its refreshing tang. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a casual family meal, this nutritious and versatile Raita Salad is a crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Green chili
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Chaat masala (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely dice the cucumber into small cubes. For added texture, you can leave the skin on if the cucumber is unwaxed.
Finely chop the tomato, discarding the seeds if you prefer a less watery raita.
Dice the red onion into small pieces for a mild crunch.
Mince the fresh cilantro and the green chili. Adjust the quantity of chili based on your spice preference, or omit it for a milder raita.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and green chili to the yogurt. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional chaat masala. Mix thoroughly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish with biryani, curries, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2787 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1853 mg | 39% | |
*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.
