Best 5 Worlds Best Raita Recipes

**Raita: A Versatile Condiment to Elevate Your Meals**

Raita, a quintessential yogurt-based condiment from the Indian subcontinent, holds a special place in culinary traditions worldwide. Its versatility knows no bounds, as it complements a vast array of dishes, adding a cooling and refreshing touch to spicy curries, grilled meats, and even salads. This article presents a collection of the world's best raita recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic condiment. From the classic cucumber raita to innovative variations like avocado raita and beetroot raita, these recipes will transform your meals into culinary masterpieces. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey with our carefully curated selection of raita recipes, designed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WORLD'S BEST RAITA

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My family has been making raita this way for as long as I can remember. It's simple and delicious. The trick is to use mustard seeds instead of cumin. The mustard gives it a kick, but if you want you can reduce it. Yummy!!!

Provided by SpicyGirl

Categories Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 cups yogurt
4 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 baby cucumber
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

Whisk yogurt until smooth and set aside.
Grate or dice cucumber. I think grated cucumbers enhance the flavor.
In a spice grinder or blender crush the mustard seeds into a powder consistency.
Combine yogurt, cucumber, and mustard seeds and set aside for 30 minutes. This lets the flavors blend in and the mustard can do its job.
A few minutes before you are ready to serve add the salt. Adjust salt according to your needs. Enjoy!

RAITA RECIPE WITH 12 VARIATIONS

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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

Ingredients

1 cup curd ((fresh plain yogurt, more if required))
1 medium onion (chopped (2 to 4 tbsps))
½ cup cucumbers ((peeled & chopped))
¼ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste))
1 to 2 green chilies (deseeded & chopped)
1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves ((chopped finely cilantro))
½ teaspoon cumin powder (or roasted jeera (optional))

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

RAITA RECIPE

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Raita Recipe- an Indian yogurt sauce with cucumber, mint and cilantro. Cooling and refreshing, serve this with spicy Indian dishes to cool the palate.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine

Categories sauce

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup whole milk plain yogurt ( or sub coconut yogurt)
½ cup finely diced or grated cucumber (removed seeds first)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (optional, sub chives or green onion)
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice, more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
½ teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
2-3 tablespoons chopped mint
2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper
for heat, add 1-2 teaspoons finely minced serrano peppers- optional
garnish with fresh herbs, chive blossoms or chili flakes

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Sugar 3.8 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg

CUCUMBER RAITA

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Serve this raita as a refreshing side dish with grains or with any curry. Or enjoy it on its own for lunch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, quick, condiments

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large cucumber (about 1/2 pound), peeled if waxy, seeds removed if you can't get a seedless cucumber (like a Japanese, Persian, or hothouse)
Salt
1 cup plain Greek style yogurt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (more to taste)
1 small serrano or Thai chile, minced (optional)

Steps:

Cut the cucumber into very small dice or grate on the large holes of a grater. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, toss and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.
Beat the yogurt with a fork or a whisk and add the cayenne and garam masala. Toss with the cucumbers. Add the cilantro and chile and toss again. Taste and adjust salt. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 303 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

RAITA

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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

Ingredients

250g Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove
thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
½ small pack coriander , chopped
0.25 small pack mint , leaves chopped
juice 0.5 lime
½ tsp garam masala , plus a little extra to serve
¼ cucumber , grated and lightly squeezed

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

Tips:

For the creamiest raita, use full-fat yogurt.

If you don't have time to grate the cucumber, you can use a food processor instead.

Be sure to squeeze out the excess water from the cucumber before adding it to the raita.

You can adjust the amount of spices in the raita to taste.

For a refreshing raita, add some chopped mint or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Raita is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of Indian dishes. It's a great way to add flavor, creaminess, and crunch to your meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a raita recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give raita a try. You won't be disappointed!