Raita – From The Kitchens of India
Here are recipes for real traditional Indian raitas that you can prepare in your homes
1. Cucumber Raita
Ingredients:
- 1 big shredded cucumber
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted cumin powder.
- Add salt to taste and
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Steps:
- Remove excess water from grated cucumber and place in mixing bowl.
- Stir in the yoghurt, toasted cumin powder, and salt to the grated cucumber.
- Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve cold.
2. Onion Raita:
Ingredients:
- 1 finely chopped onion and 1 cup plain yoghurt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of toasted cumin powder.
- 1/4 teaspoon of red chilli powder.
- Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Instructions:
- In a mixing dish, combine the chopped onions, yoghurt, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until all components are uniformly distributed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavours to combine.
3. Mint Raita
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yoghurt.
- Add 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves and
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin powder.
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon of chaat masala (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves as garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, chopped mint leaves, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala (if using).
- Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Boondi Raita:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yoghurt.
- 1/2 cup of boondi (fried chickpea flour balls).
- 1/2 teaspoon of toasted cumin powder.
- Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, roasted cumin powder, and salt and whisk until smooth.
- Gently whisk the boondi into the yoghurt mixture.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve immediately or chill for a bit to enable the flavours to combine.
Adjust the ingredients and proportions to your liking, and enjoy these delicious raita recipes directly from India’s kitchens!
