Raita Yogurt Dill Sauce
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh herbaceous flavors, this Raita Yogurt Dill Sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to elevate your meals. Made with velvety plain yogurt, finely chopped fresh dill and mint, and a touch of grated cucumber for a refreshing crunch, this quick 10-minute recipe delivers a beautifully balanced blend of tangy lemon juice and warm cumin spice. A pinch of optional chili powder adds a subtle heat, making it versatile for pairing with everything from grilled meats and kebabs to spicy curries or crunchy vegetable platters. Perfectly chilled for optimal flavor, this easy-to-make sauce is a nutritious and flavorful addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat or Greek)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon Mint leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Red chili powder or paprika
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the plain yogurt and whisk it until smooth and creamy.
Finely chop the fresh dill and mint leaves. Grate the cucumber, then gently squeeze out the excess water using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
Add the chopped dill, mint, and grated cucumber to the yogurt.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili powder or paprika if you'd like a hint of heat.
Squeeze in the lemon juice for a subtle tangy flavor and mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt, black pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the raita yogurt dill sauce for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dip for pita bread, vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats, kebabs, or spicy curries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*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.
