Jul 14 2026

Raita Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Yogurt with cucumber, carrot and seasoned spices.

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Ingredients

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Dairy

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the cucumber and carrot thoroughly. Peel the carrot and grate both the cucumber and carrot using a grater.

  2. 2

    Mix Yogurt

    In a large mixing bowl, add the plain yogurt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the grated cucumber and carrot to the bowl of yogurt. Mix well until the vegetables are evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Season the Raita

    Add cumin powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the spices into the yogurt and vegetable mixture.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Finally, add the chopped cilantro on top of the raita and give it a gentle stir to incorporate.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Cover the raita and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a side dish or accompaniment to your main meal.

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