Easy Indian Raita Recipes - Cucumber, Beetroot, and Boondi Raitia
Enjoy homemade Indian raita with your next meal using this cucumber raita, beetroot raita, and boondi raita recipes!
Servings 3 Serves
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cucumber Raita
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- ⅛ cup Red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup Cucumber finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Green chilie chopped
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Coriander leaves chopped
- ¼ cup Water
Ingredients for Beetroot Raita
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- ⅛ cup Beetroot finely grated
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Green chilies chopped
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup Water
Ingredients for Boondi Raita
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- ¼ cup Boondi
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Coriander leaves chopped
- ¼ cup Water
Ingredients for tempering of Beetroot Raita
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- A pinch Hing
Instructions
How to Make Cucumber Raita
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, red onion, green chile, coriander leaves, ground cumin, and salt.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to chill.
How to Make Beetroot Raita
- In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, shredded beet, salt, green chile, red pepper flakes, and water.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- While the beetroot raita is cooling, in a small skillet, over medium heat, add the ghee, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Stir together for 1 to 2 minutes until the mustard seeds crackle.
- Remove the beetroot raita from the refrigerator and stir in the tempering ghee you just made before serving.
How to Make Boondi Raita
- In a small bowl, combine the plain yogurt, boondi, salt, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander leaves, and water. Stir to combine well.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes to chill before serving cold.
Notes
Store raita covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 2476mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 1mg