Onion Raita Recipe
Onion Raita is one of the most basic , simple and popular yogurt based accompaniment that goes well with any Indian meal. It is tasty and gets ready under 5 minutes .
Servings 3 People
Calories 84kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup onions chopped
- ¼ cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup thick curds
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ green chilli chopped optional
- 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Into a mixing bowl, add chilled curds and whisk well until smooth.
- Add chaat masala powder, red chilli powder , cumin powder, salt , sugar , and give a stir.
- Now add finely chopped onions, cucumber , green chillies ( if adding ) , coriander leaves , mix well everything.
- Serve onion raita with Pulao’s or Biryani.
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Notes
- Ad salt just before serving , as salt with onions releases water and raita becomes thin.
- Left overs are not recommended to store as sugar, salt and curds reacts soon and tastes sours. It starts to ferment when yogurt is mixed with salt and sugar.