How to make Raita -
An excellent accompaniment to biryanis and pulaos.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Yogurt (दही), Cucumbers (खीरे)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Raitas
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Raita Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 0-5 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Raita Recipe
Yogurt 2 cups
Cucumbers peeled 2 medium
Tomatoes 2
Onions 2 medium
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder roasted 1 teaspoon + for garnishing
Red chilli powder for garnishing
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Finely chop onions, cucumbers and tomatoes and place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add salt, cumin powder and yogurt. Mix well.
Step 3
Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 4
Transfer raita into a serving bowl. Garnish with cumin powder and red chilli powder.
Step 5
Serve chilled.
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