EASY HOMEMADE RAITA
This simple raita recipe for the classic Indian yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to starters, street food and curries. Refreshing and cooling with mint and cucumber, it can be mixed up in minutes. Perfect for balancing the hottest Indian dishes.
Provided by Helen Best-Shaw
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon and discard. If you want to, you can also peel the cucumber.
- Grate the cucumber.
- Give the grated cucumber a gentle squeeze, either in your hands, or by wrapping in a muslin cloth.
- Strip the mint leaves from the stalks, reserving a few for garnish, and finely chop.
- Mix the grated cucumber, mint, yogurt and salt together. Allow to stand for at least 20 minutes, 2-3 hours if possible.
- Stir, garnish with the reserved mint leaves and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 29 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAITA RECIPE WITH 12 VARIATIONS
Raita is a quick side dish made with curd, veggies, spices & herbs. It is usually eaten as a side with pulao, biryani, kebabs or snacks.
Provided by Swasthi
Categories Side
Time 6m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chill the yogurt. Rinse & chop the onions & green chilies. Rinse & peel the cucumbers. If needed deseed them & chop to bite sizes.
- Rinse coriander leaves in ample amount of water. Drain completely and chop them fine.
- Optional - Roast 1 tsp cumin seeds on a low flame until it smells good. Cool this and crush them to fine powder in a spice jar.
- Add curd and salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk them until smooth with a fork or a whisk.
- Next add chopped cucumbers, onions, cumin powder, coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Stir gently. If required add more yogurt. Taste test and add more salt if required.
- Garnish with cumin powder on top. Serve raita with biryani, pulao, kebabs or paratha.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA
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
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.
PLAIN RAITA
It is an indispensable accompaniment of Indian cuisine. A great way to enjoy your meal and mail in the hot summer months!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Keep in a cool place until needed.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 3
INDIAN REFRESHER SALAD (RAITA)
Indian food is known for its unique spices. Some of them are really hot, so to cool down the flavorings a bit, this traditional cucumber relish, called raita, is often served. It's usually made with grated cucumbers, but this way it's a bit easier - and still fresh and cooling.
Provided by JackieOhNo!
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and coarsely chop the cucumbers. Place in a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 249, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3
INDIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD: CUCUMBER RAITA
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 10m
Yield about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus a little freshly ground black pepper if you like. Stir, chill, and serve.
INDIAN RAITA (CUCUMBER MIX)
The mixture is served chilled. Raita has a cooling effect on the palate that makes it a good choice along with spicy foods such as currys. Raita is also eaten with kebabs.
Provided by Deantini
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grate cucumber and let sit in strainer over a bowl for about 30 minutes.
- Place cucumber and remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
RAITA
This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick
Provided by Mark Sargeant
Categories Condiment, Side dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients and season. Serve sprinkled with extra garam masala.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
RAITA
Raita is an Indian salad, refreshing and low in calories. Two or three spoonfuls make an ample serving. I found this recipe in the Beltane Papers magazine.
Provided by Ashley U
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 bowlful
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir vegetables into yogurt and vegetables.
- Season with a dash of cayenne and curry powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 169.7, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 12.8
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