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Traditional Indian Raita

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.7

(34)

Indian raita in a bowl with fresh herb garnish.
Photo by Lisa Hubbard

Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

TagsDipSauceIndianSouth AsianAsianYogurtDairyCilantroHerbs & SpicesScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableCucumberSideDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessEasyNo-CookBon Appétit

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