Raita (Yogurt Condiment) - South Asian Recipe

Raita (Yogurt Condiment)

🌍 South Asian, India (pan-regional) Difficulty: ●●●○○

Raita's cooling function is literal — yogurt's probiotics and coolness physiologically counteract chili heat.

Ingredients

• 400 g plain yogurt, whisked smooth
• 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• ½ tsp cumin powder (roasted)
• ½ tsp chaat masala
• Fresh cilantro and mint
• Salt to taste
• Optional: pomegranate seeds

Method

1. Whisking — Whisk yogurt with ½ tsp salt until smooth.
2. Adding — Add cucumber, cumin, and chaat masala. Mix.
3. Topping — Top with cilantro, mint, and pomegranate.
4. Chilling — Chill 30 min before serving alongside biryani or curries.

Tags: plain yogurt, cucumber, cumin powder, chaat masala, cilantro and mint · Source: Brittani's Almanac