Cilantro Mint Raita Food

10-MINUTE MINT RAITA (RESTAURANT-STYLE)

10-Minute Mint Raita (Restaurant-Style) image

This Mint Raita recipe is the perfect condiment for biryani, kebabs, and so much more. Make this restaurant-style raita in less than 10 minutes!

Provided by Izzah Cheema

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 tsp cumin seeds ((preferably toasted) and ground (See Step 1) or sub 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves (loosely packed (try not to use stems))
3 tbsp mint leaves (loosely packed (try not to use stems))
1 slice Serrano pepper or small Thai green chili pepper (deseeded (choose how thick the slice depending on how spicy you'd like))
1 small garlic clove (or 1/2 medium)
1/4 tsp sea salt or table salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
3/4 cup plain, whole milk yogurt

Steps:

Optional - Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring and shaking the skillet often, for 1-2 minutes. The seeds will deepen in color and become highly aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Then use a mortar and pestle to grind to a powder. Set aside.
Add the cilantro leaves, mint leaves, Serrano, garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water into a (preferably small) blender. Blend, scraping down the spice grinder/blender as needed, until it reaches a fine consistency. If needed, add another tablespoon or two of water to make it easier to blend. It should become a runny paste, with the leaves no longer visible.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and no longer grainy. Stir in the crushed green paste. Taste and add salt or more lemon juice, if desired. For a thinner, restaurant-like consistency, add ½-1 tbsp of water. See notes for how to store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA

Traditional Indian Raita image

Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO RAITA

Cucumber and Cilantro Raita image

When the season permits, you can change this dish into a jewel-studded pomegranate raita: simply substitute pomegranate seeds for the cucumber and cilantro. In either case remember to add a good pinch of salt to the yogurt.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories easy, quick, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Mix well. Add scallion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix again, and transfer to a small serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOMATO-MINT RAITA

Tomato-Mint Raita image

A cool and tangy raita without cucumber. This salad goes very well with spicy Indian foods like biryani, tandoori, or kebab.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 green bird's eye chile pepper, stemmed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups dahi (Indian yogurt)
10 ounces hothouse tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.
Cut tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 72.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

CORIANDER & MINT RAITA

Coriander & mint raita image

Try this creamy raita as a side dish in an Indian feast. As well as cooling coriander and mint, it has a little kick from the addition of green chilli

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories Side dish

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 small pack mint
1 small pack coriander
1 green chilli , ¾ roughly chopped, the remainder sliced, to serve
200g Greek yogurt
1 lime , juiced

Steps:

Toast the spices in a dry pan until fragrant, then tip into a mortar and grind to a powder with a pestle. Tip into a food processor with all the remaining ingredients except the lime juice. Blitz, adding a splash of water to loosen, then season and add the lime juice to taste. Leave in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the dishes. Scatter with the remaining chilli, to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium