Raita for Biryani
Raita is a super easy and delicious side to many meals. This is an easy recipe for raita for biryani and is an integral side as part of an Indian menu.
Servings 4
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Yogurt See notes
- ½ cup Cucumber Diced
- ½ cup Tomato Diced
- ½ cup Carrot Grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Kala Namak
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
Optional Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
Instructions
- Add the yogurt to a large mixing bowl. If using Greek yogurt, dilute with a little water to thin it out.
- Add the sugar, salt, Kala Namak, cumin powder and Kashmiri red chili powder, and chaat masala (if using). Using a whisk or a fork, beat to combine.
- Add the veggies and mix with a fork to combine. Once mixed well, chill the raita in the fridge for at least 1 hour, and serve cold.
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Notes
For the yogurt, regular full-fat yogurt works best. Optionally, you can use Greek yogurt diluted with a little water to thin it out, or use low-fat yogurt as a substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3035IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg