What Raita made of
Raita is primarily made of yogurt, which serves as the base for this flavorful and refreshing side dish. The yogurt is often thick and well-whisked to achieve a smooth consistency. Additional ingredients typically include finely chopped vegetables such as cucumber, tomatoes, and onions. Various aromatic spices are added to enhance the flavor, with typical choices being cumin, coriander, and mint. Combining these ingredients creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, offering a cooling contrast to the spiciness of many Indian dishes.
What Raita Serve With
Serve the cucumber Rita as a side dish with your favorite Indian dishes, such as biryani, kebabs, or curry. It also works well as a dip with flat-breads like naan or as a topping for rice.
Cucumber Raita Recipe
Raita is a popular Indian condiment with yogurt and various ingredients like vegetables, herbs, and spices. It's a refreshing and cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes. Here's a basic recipe for cucumber raita.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1- clove finely grated garlic
- 1- tablespoon chopped fresh mint or cilantro (coriander leaves)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber finely. You can also dice it if you prefer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until it becomes smooth.
- Add the grated cucumber and garlic to the yogurt.
- Add cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped mint or cilantro (coriander leaves).
- Refrigerate the Raita for at least 30 minutes before serving. This melts the flavors, and the Raita becomes cool and refreshing.
