Raita is a popular savory Indian yogurt based condiment , which serves as a perfect accompaniment to hot and fiery dishes like biryanis ,spicy pulao’s and other spice laden gravies.
I’m sharing a very basic onion tomato raita ,which is the most commonly made raita,it requires very few ingredients ,all of which will be readily available in your pantry 🙂
Ingredients:
1 cup low fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1/8 teaspoon red chilly powder/ cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Pinch of sugar ( optional) but do add if the yoghurt it a tad sour
2 -3 teaspoons of a mixture of chopped cilantro & mint leaves
Preparation:
1. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt till it’s smooth.
2. Add the remaining ingredients , and mix well. Serve immediately
Notes:
1. If you will be serving this later, then do not mix the ingredients with the yogurt , as the onion will leave water, and that doesn’t make this pleasant.
2.You can also add finely chopped cucumber.
3. You may also use regular whole milk yogurt.
Regards,
Freda?
Yummy..so refreshing in summer 🙂
That’s true Shamira:) thanks:)
lovely raita Freda:)
Thanks dear 🙂
I’ve never heard of raita Freda but LOVE the idea of using this as a sauce with a spicy appetizer or dish!
Thanks Julie:) This is the most basic and simplest raita served with biryani’s in India, and it really does make for a great accompaniment to these spicy dishes. You will definitely love it 🙂
It’s one of my favorite kinds
True ! Mine too ?
The pictures you click are so fantastic. I love having raita with meals on Sundays Freda. Mom used to make every time I go home. Thanks for the recipie ??
Thanks dear 🙂 Me too love raita with biryanis especially 🙂 miss mom’s food, I hope she can come here soon 🙂
Yeaaah, I still cant get over the fact that now that we grow up, we get Mom made food so rarely :/
True ?
Smile, Freda ?
You look so beautiful that way ?
Ok dear ???
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My mom still makes this raita. Yours looks awesome.
thanks a lot dear 🙂
My still makes this raita. Yours looks awesome. 🙂
This is common in my home . My mom makes it every now and then. Very tasty . Everyone must try it .
Yeah that’s true Anu! The most basic and simplest raita I have grown up eating 🙂
The combination of vegetables are beautiful! Looking forward to trying this!
Thanks you so much 🙂
Woooooow yumicilious & my favourite too
Thanks dear ? mine too ?
??? will treat each other once meet in Goa ?
Finally days are nearing Linda , I can feel your excitement ?? have an awesome vacation?
My Jesus o yeah Sweety Freda just finger are short now or hence had to count and poor calendar bear my pain as i cut the days 😛 & thank you so much and explore more from Mum & MIL Too
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I Love this raita. I think it’s deliciously creative!
Thanks Suzanne 🙂