This refreshing Mango Mint Raita makes the perfect side dish for summer. Pairs well with biryani, pulao and more.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 as a side
  • Category: Sides
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt (240 grams, I used plain whole milk yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup water (or as needed to adjust the consistency as per preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black salt
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, but recommended)
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped mango pieces (+ more to garnish)

Method

  1. To a large bowl add 1 cup of yogurt. Whisk it well using a wire whisk. Now, add water as much as needed to adjust the consistency of raita to preference. I added around 1/2 cup of water. The amount of water will vary depending on how thick your yogurt was, to begin with and the consistency of raita you prefer.
  2. Add the spices: 1//2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black salt. Also, add regular salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional but recommended). Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Add 1/4 cup chopped mint and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mangoes. Stir to combine. Chill the raita for 2 hours before serving. Garnish with more mangoes and serve chilled. You can also sprinkle some Kashmiri red chili powder on top before serving.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.