A cooling yogurt condiment mixed with vegetables, spices, or fruits. The essential accompaniment to biryani and spicy curries, serving as a palate cleanser and digestive aid.
Ingredients
yogurt (2 cups)
cucumber or onion or boondi
cumin powder
chaat masala
mint leaves
black salt
salt
red chili powder
Instructions
1Whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.
2Add finely chopped cucumber, onion, tomato, or soaked boondi.
3Season with cumin powder, salt, and chaat masala.
4Garnish with mint leaves and a sprinkle of red chili powder.
5Refrigerate until serving. Serve chilled alongside biryani or pulao.
Did You Know?
Raita serves the same purpose as tsatziki in Greek cuisine or cacik in Turkish cuisine — cooling down spicy food with cultured dairy.