Raita is an Indian dish made with yogurt and served as side dishes along with the various main course. Raita can be sweet, sour, spicy and fruity made with various kinds of fruits and vegetables. Flavors are added by adding different herbs and spices to it. Raita is mainly served with Biriyani, pulao, and parathas. Yogurt is basically cooling, so Raitas are good for health especially in tropical countries like India.
Here are some mouth-watering recipes of 20 different types of Raitas:-
1.
Boondi Ka Raita
Boondi is a Rajasthani snack made of chickpea flour. Small balls are made out of the flour dough and friend in oil. These are known as boondi. These are crispy and golden brown in color. Boondi, when soaked in yogurt, becomes too soft and melts in our mouth. Boondi ka Raita is a north Indian dish served with biriyani or pulao.
Ingredients – Boondi, a bowl of yogurt, salt, chaat masala, mint leaves.
procedure –
Soak the boondi in Luke warm water. They will become soft.
Squeeze these boondis so that the water runs out.
Add these boondis to the yogurt.
Add salt to taste and some chaat masala and top it with mint leaves.
2.
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber Raita is a type of Raita which can b used as a dip or salad. It is made by mixing grated cucumber, green chilies, and yogurt. Occasionally onion and tomato can also be added. This Raita is very refreshing and good for health. It keeps our body cool so it is preferred in the summer season.
Ingredients – one cucumber, a bowl of yogurt, salt, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Grate some cucumbers.
Add fresh yogurt.
Add salt to taste, red chili powder and chaat masala. Top with coriander leaves.
3.
Fruit Raita
Fruit Raita is a healthy and yummy dip made with fresh yogurt and freshly diced fruits like pomegranate, mango, pineapple, papaya, strawberry, grapes. Yogurt being a rich source of calcium along with different types of fruits is a complete healthy dish which is liked by people of all age group.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one mango, 5-6 strawberries, ½ pomegranate, salt, sugar, cumin powder, chaat masala.
Procedure –
Cut a mango and some strawberries into cubes.
Add yoghurt.
Add pomegranate.
Add salt and sugar to taste.
Sprinkle some cumin powder and chaat masala.
4.
Vegetable Raita
At times when we open the door of our refrigerator and we see left over veggies and we get confused about what to do with those. Vegetable Raita is the answer. This Raita is extremely nutritious and very easy to prepare. We just need some veggies and fresh yogurt and yummy vegetable Raita will be ready in no time.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, salt, cumin powder, chaat masala, carrot, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt.
Add salt, cumin powder, Chaat masala and mix well.
Add chopped vegetables according to choice and stir well.
Top with coriander leaves.
5.
Pomegranate Raita
Pomegranate has nutritious value. It is rich in vitamin and dietary fiber. This Raita is very easy to make and healthy. It looks really colorful when garnished with tiny red translucent pomegranate seeds and fresh green coriander. Children specially love this Raita. It tastes best when served chilled. Works as a great dessert.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one pomegranate, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt.
Add red chili powder, chaat masala, cumin powder(optional) and black pepper powder.
Add salt to taste.
Add pomegranate.
Top with coriander leaves.
6.
Palak Raita
Spinach is low in saturated fat and has ample amount of nutrients in it. Palak Raita is a nutritious an delicious way of eating spinach. This is very refreshing, cooling and easy to make. Just fresh green spinach leaves, yogurt, and some spices are all you need for this delicious dish.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, finely chopped ginger, spinach leaves, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt.
Add oil to the frying pan and add some ginger and fry it.
Add spinach leaves and saute till the leaves soften.
Add this fry to the yogurt.
Add cumin powder, salt, and red chili powder.
7.
Onion- Tomato Raita
To make this Raita we need tomatoes and onions and some green chilies which are always available in our kitchen. This Raita goes well with pulao, biriyani and we can also have it along with tandoori chicken. This is a very easy and tasty way of making Raita, which is also good for health for its nutritive values.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one onion, one tomato, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt.
Add finely chopped onion and tomato.
Add salt, cumin powder, chaat masala and black pepper powder.
Mix well.
Top with coriander leaves.
8.
Pineapple Raita
A delicious recipe of delicious ripe pineapple pieces in yogurt with some spices. This yogurt based dish is great to the stomach and helps in reducing heat from other Indian main course dishes. Pineapple is a good source of vitamin c. This is a sweet Raita recipe which serves as a delicious dessert.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, pineapple, pomegranate, chaat masala, salt, sugar, mint leaves.
Procedure –
Cut pineapple in cubes.
Add yogurt.
Mix well.
Add salt and sugar according to your taste.
Add chaat masala.
Decorate with pomegranate and mint leaves.
9.
Mango Raita
A mouth watering Raita recipe made with chunks of sweet ripe mangoes. Mango being a delicious fruit with excellent nutritive values when mixed with yogurt becomes a yummy dish. We can also add other colorful fruits to it. Kids especially love it because it’s colorful and tasty. Tastes best when served chilled.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one mango, mustard seed, red chilies, salt.
Procedure –
Combine the curd with the sugar.
Then mix mangoes with the fresh yogurt in a bowl.
Heat oil in a small frying pan.
Fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
Add the red chilies and saute.
Mix this with the whisked yogurt.
10.
Makhan Raita
Makhana or fox nut is basically a flowering plant from the water lily family. These are white strchy edible seeds. This seed has less saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium and is rich in protein. Makhana Raita is a tasty dish made with roasted makhana seeds and yogurt. This is healthy and keeps our body cool.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, Phool makhana, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt.
Procedure –
Heat frying pan and Phool makhana or fox nut.
Dry roast the phool makhana.
Whisk yogurt and add the roasted makhana and mix well.
Add salt and cumin powder and chaat masala.
11.
Carrot Raita
Carrot has many health benefits. It contains a lot of vitamins. It is good for our eyes and helps to improve our skin. So carrot along with curd gives us a best healthy side dish. It is always good to have this vegetable in raw form once a while in our diet. We can cut carrot and serve in salads or make delicious yogurt Raita like this.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one carrot, cumin powder, chaat masala, ghee, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Grate fresh carrots.
Add yogurt.
Add salt, cumin powder, chaat masala and ghee(optional).
Top with coriander leaves.
12.
Capsicum Raita
Capsicum Raita or Shimla Mirch Raita is an easy and unique recipe of Raita. It is different from ordinary tomato or cucumber Raita. Capsicum adds great crunch and flavor to this Raita and is also prepared quickly with minimal ingredients. We can add red and yellow capsicum to make it look more colorful and exciting.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, mustard seeds, curry leaves, one capsicum, one onion, cumin powder, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds and fry a little.
When they start popping, add sliced onion and finely chopped curry leaves.
Stir and saute onions for sometime.
Then add chopped green capsicum and sauté.
Whisk yogurt.
Mix with the Yogurt.
Add cumin powder and salt to taste.
13.
Mint Coriander Raita
Mint and coriander being refreshing, this Raita tastes great and refreshes us. This Raita has remarkable flavors in it and is very good for health. This Raita acts as an excellent dip with naan and can also be served along with biriyani or Indian starters. Spices can be added to enhance the taste and flavor.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one onion, cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, coriander leaves, mint leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt into a smooth paste.
Add chopped onion.
Add coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Stir well.
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala and salt to taste.
Decorate with mint leaves.
14.
Beetroot Raita
Beetroot has many health benefits and you should definitely eat it every once in a while. It lowers blood pressure, increases stamina and acts as a natural detox. This Raita is a good way of having including beetroot in our diet. This is a very tasty dish and beetroot adds pink color to the yogurt which looks beautiful.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one beetroot, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, mint leaves.
Procedure –
Take fresh yogurt in a bowl.
Add red chili powder and roasted cumin powder.
Add salt.
Mix well.
Chop beetroots and boil them.
Now add steamed beetroots.
Mix well.
Serve chilled.
15.
Bhindi Raita
This bhindi or ladies finger Raita is a nice variation and change to our usual Raitas. Crispy fried ladies finger along with chilled yogurt is a twist and a treat to our tastebuds. This is a very easy dish made with ladies finger and yogurt which are always available in our kitchen.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, ladies fingers, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander powder, black pepper powder, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Chop Ladies fingers.
Add oil in a pan and fry the chopped ladies fingers for 5-6 minutes until they get cooked.
Whisk yogurt.
Add the fried ladies fingers to it and mix well.
Add some cumin powder and coriander powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala.
Add salt to taste.
Sprinkle black pepper powder on top.
Decorate with fresh coriander leaves.
16.
Burhani Raita
A creamy Raita from Hyderabadi cuisine. This is one of the most popular Raita, flavored with garlic and roasted cumin seed. Whipping the yogurt will make it smooth. It has great fragrance. An easy and tasty Raita. Goes best with spicy Hyderabadi biriyani. Tastes best when served chilled. An absolute yummy treat.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, garlic, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk the yogurt until it turns creamy and smooth.
Add finely chopped garlic to the yogurt.
Add roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Stir well.
Also, garnish the Raita with a little bit of cumin powder and red chili powder.
Top with fresh green coriander leaves.
Serve burhani Raita chilled or immediately.
17.
Sweet Raita
It is a basic Raita recipe where whisked yogurt is flavoured with various spices with a bit of sugar. This dish is neither too sweet nor too spicy with a flavour of mint or coriander leaves. This is a smooth Raita preparation which is specially liked by children because it is sweet. It can be served as a dip with snacks.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, salt, sugar, mint or coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt until it turns smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and mix well.
Now add Cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder.
Add salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh green mint leaves or coriander leaves.
18.
Tomato Raita
Tomato Raita is a very common Raita where yogurt is mixed with fresh crunchy tomatoes. This Raita is usually tangy in taste and is very good for health. Its refreshing and cools our body heat during summer. Add some Indian spices to this Raita for better taste and flavor. Tastes best when served chilled.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, one tomato, cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Whisk yogurt.
Add chopped tomatoes.
Mix well.
Add salt to taste.
Add cumin powder, chaat masala.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
19.
Masala Raita
This is the easiest way of making Raita. We just need some fresh yogurt and whisk it until it turns smooth and creamy and then add up various spices nad mix well. This Raita serves as a side dish with biriyani and can also be served as a dip with snacks or parathas.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, cumin seeds, garlic, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, salt, mint leaves.
Procedure –
Heat a frying pan and add oil.
Add cumin seeds and sauté.
Add hing and chopped garlic and sauté.
Add this fried mixture to a bowl of yogurt.
Add spices and salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh green mint leaves.
20.
Jeera Raita
Jeera Raita is a beautifully flavored Raita made with yogurt and cumin. Cumin has a different flavor which is also very refreshing. When mixed with fresh yogurt, it becomes a very tasty dish which is easy to prepare and is healthy at the same time. We can garnish it with coriander leaves.
Ingredients – a bowl of yogurt, cumin seed, salt, sugar, cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves.
Procedure –
Heat frying pan and add oil to it.
Add some cumin seed and sauté.
Take a bowl of yogurt.
Add the fried cumin seeds and mix well.
Add salt according to ones taste.
Add cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
