🥒 Cool & Creamy Homemade Raita
Raita is a classic Indian yogurt condiment that’s cool, tangy, and refreshing—perfect for cutting through spicy dishes or simply elevating your everyday meals. This homemade version blends a combination of creamy plain yogurt and sour cream with cucumber, herbs, and spices for a light, crunchy, and flavorful side that comes together in minutes. Whether paired with biryani, kebabs, or served as a dip for naan, this raita will become the perfect accompaniment for balancing bold spices, cooling your palate, and adding a fresh, creamy touch to every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the yogurt with the sour cream.
Add the diced cucumber and chopped cilantro.
Add the lemon juice and all the spices.
Mix well.
Chill & Serve
Let the raita rest in the fridge for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 78.63 calories
- Carbohydrate Content
- 3.48 grams
- Cholesterol Content
- 20.94 milligrams
- Fat Content
- 6.64 grams
- Fiber Content
- 0.13 grams
- Protein Content
- 1.87 grams
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3.55 grams
- Serving Size
- Sodium Content
- 23.76 milligrams
- Sugar Content
- 2.62 grams
- Trans Fat Content
- 0.22 grams
