Raita is a sour dessert usually served after the meal. It is a must when having Biryani. It is a dessert dish, made mainly with yogurt mixed with spice powders, herbs, veggies like cucumbers and carrots. For best flavors, use full fat, thick and fresh yogurt. This recipe of Raita is made to accompany the Biryani made above.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh, thick and full fat yogurt
1 medium chopped onion
¼ – 1 cup peeled and chopped cucumbers
Salt as per taste
Some chopped green chilies as per taste
1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
¼ – 1 tablespoon cumin powder
Now, let’s make some Raita!!
- For freshness, use the cold yogurt, directly from the refrigerator. Chop the onions, green chilies, coriander leaves and peeled cucumber to the its bare finest.
- Roast the cumin seeds and crush it to make a fine powder.
- Add yogurt and salt to a bowl and whisk them until the yogurt becomes smooth.
- Now, add chopped onions, green chilies, coriander leaves and powdered cumin in the yogurt.
- Stir the mix gently
- Serve it in a cup to enjoy with a fresh biryani!!