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Raita

Sukaina Nasseer Mamado
Raita is a side dish in Indian cuisine made of dahi together with raw or cooked vegetables, more seldom fruit, or in the case of boondi raita, with fried droplets of batter made from besan.
Prep Time 20 minutes
20 minutes
Course Chutneys & Pickels
Cuisine Indian, Pakistan
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 carton yoghurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(tsp) cumin seed,coarsely ground
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon(tsp) garlic paste
  • 1-2 green chillies, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cucumber,finely chopped
  • 3 stalks of coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • pinch of coarsely ground cumin seeds for garnishing
  • pinch of red chilli powder for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cumin powder, chillies, garlic, salt and coriander leaves with the yoghurt
  • Add the chopped cucumber and mix well
  • Garnish with cumin seeds and chilli powder
  • Serve with rotlis or naan
Keyword raita