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Raita – Indian Yogurt Dip
A cool, creamy Indian dip made with thick yogurt, fresh cucumber, red onion, mint, coriander, and spices. Raita is refreshing and perfect as a side for curries, biryani, or grilled meats.
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 400 gram Greek yogurt 10%
- 1 Cucumber large, approx. 200g
- 30 gram Red onion very thinly sliced
- 15 gram Fresh mint
- 10 gram Fresh coriander
- 5 gram Roasted cumin about 1 tsp
- 3 gram Black salt kala namak, about 1/2 tsp
- 2 gram Chaat masala about 1/3 tsp, optional
- 1 gram Black pepper about 1/4 tsp
Instructions
How to Make It
- Peel the cucumber and cut into small cubes (about 5 mm).
- Place cucumber cubes in a sieve and sprinkle with a little regular salt.
- Let the cucumber drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid.
- Slice the red onion very thinly.
- Rinse and finely chop the fresh herbs.
- Place yogurt in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Add the drained cucumber and red onion.
- Stir in the chopped mint and coriander.
- Season with roasted cumin, black salt, and chaat masala.
- Let the raita chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g