Raita
A cool, bright yogurt condiment dotted with cucumber, fresh herbs, and warm toasted cumin — a quick refresher for spicy dishes or as a simple dip. Ready in minutes and easy to adjust to taste.
2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole-milk
1 cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin, toasted and cooled
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp chaat masala
1 lemon, juiced
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
Pinch black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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