Indian Raita – How to make it and its many variations!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Thick plain Yogurt, Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped (or Serrano Pepper optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, or cayenne pepper
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped (small)
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers, finely chopped
  • 1 Tomato, finely chopped (large)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Loosely packed Cilantro, finely chopped (Note 3)

Steps

  1. Whisk together yogurt, salt, cumin powder, green chilli and chilli powder till smooth. Add all the vegetables and mix well.
  2. Refrigerate for half an hour before serving. You will notice after refrigeration that the veggies will leave a little water. Just give it a quick mix and you are ready to go.