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Raita

"Raita" is a Hindi word, meaning a condiment to go with any main dish. Its very popular amoung the North Indians as it is a part of their daily meal. Raita is also popular in South India but mainly served with spiced variety rice like a Biriyani. Raita is a yoghurt based dish, which includes various combinations of fresh herbs, salad vegetables and mild spices to top it. Raita helps to reduce the extra hotness from the spicy Indian dishes and mellows the effect down.

This recipe is the most simplest form of Raita. You can modify it by adding cucumber, carrots and tomatoes to it. But I like it having the simple way. :)

Ingredients:
  • 500 ml thick set natural yoghurt
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 green chillies (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
Method:
  1. Pour in the yoghurt in a bowl with water and stir well till the mixture is smooth.
  2. Now put the chopped onion, green chillies, coriander leaves and salt to your taste. Mix well.
  3. Sprinkle the cumin powder on top of the Raitha. Serve cold with any type of Biriyani or variety rice.
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