Yogurt Salad for Biryani
Elevate your biryani experience with this refreshing and creamy Yogurt Salad, the perfect cooling companion to balance the bold, spicy flavors of your favorite rice dishes. This quick and easy side dish combines velvety plain yogurt with the crisp crunch of finely chopped cucumber, tomato, and red onion, enhanced by the aromatic freshness of cilantro and mint. A hint of ground cumin, a dash of optional chaat masala, and a touch of green chili bring a subtle depth of flavor, making this salad irresistible. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe is light, vibrant, and a must-have on your table when serving biryani. Serve it chilled for the ultimate pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Yogurt (plain, full-fat or Greek)
- 1 medium Cucumber (finely chopped or grated)
- 1 small Tomato (finely chopped, seeds removed)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 1 small Green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chaat masala (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, to adjust consistency)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy. If the yogurt is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to achieve your desired consistency.
Add the finely chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion to the yogurt. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the chopped cilantro, mint, and green chili (if using) for additional freshness and flavor.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Chill the yogurt salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish alongside biryani or any spicy rice dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 837 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*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.
