Best Easy Raita With Mint And Cilantro Recipes

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10-MINUTE MINT RAITA (RESTAURANT-STYLE)



10-Minute Mint Raita (Restaurant-Style) image

This Mint Raita recipe is the perfect condiment for biryani, kebabs, and so much more. Make this restaurant-style raita in less than 10 minutes!

Provided by Izzah Cheema

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 tsp cumin seeds ((preferably toasted) and ground (See Step 1) or sub 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves (loosely packed (try not to use stems))
3 tbsp mint leaves (loosely packed (try not to use stems))
1 slice Serrano pepper or small Thai green chili pepper (deseeded (choose how thick the slice depending on how spicy you'd like))
1 small garlic clove (or 1/2 medium)
1/4 tsp sea salt or table salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
3/4 cup plain, whole milk yogurt

Steps:

  • Optional - Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring and shaking the skillet often, for 1-2 minutes. The seeds will deepen in color and become highly aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Then use a mortar and pestle to grind to a powder. Set aside.
  • Add the cilantro leaves, mint leaves, Serrano, garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water into a (preferably small) blender. Blend, scraping down the spice grinder/blender as needed, until it reaches a fine consistency. If needed, add another tablespoon or two of water to make it easier to blend. It should become a runny paste, with the leaves no longer visible.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and no longer grainy. Stir in the crushed green paste. Taste and add salt or more lemon juice, if desired. For a thinner, restaurant-like consistency, add ½-1 tbsp of water. See notes for how to store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAITA RECIPE



Raita Recipe image

Raita Recipe- an Indian yogurt sauce with cucumber, mint and cilantro. Cooling and refreshing, serve this with spicy Indian dishes to cool the palate.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine

Categories     sauce

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup whole milk plain yogurt ( or sub coconut yogurt)
½ cup finely diced or grated cucumber (removed seeds first)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (optional, sub chives or green onion)
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice, more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
½ teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted, crushed ( or use ground)
2-3 tablespoons chopped mint
2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper
for heat, add 1-2 teaspoons finely minced serrano peppers- optional
garnish with fresh herbs, chive blossoms or chili flakes

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Sugar 3.8 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg

CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO RAITA



Cucumber and Cilantro Raita image

When the season permits, you can change this dish into a jewel-studded pomegranate raita: simply substitute pomegranate seeds for the cucumber and cilantro. In either case remember to add a good pinch of salt to the yogurt.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain yogurt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Mix well. Add scallion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix again, and transfer to a small serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA



Traditional Indian Raita image

Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

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