Mixed Vegetable Raita

Name: Mixed Vegetable Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, whisked; 1/2 cup English cucumber, finely diced; 1/2 cup plum tomato, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A refreshing yogurt side dish loaded with crunchy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic toasted spices.

15 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup English cucumber, finely diced
1/2 cup plum tomato, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 cups whisked plain whole milk yogurt in a large bowl until completely smooth.
2

Fold in 1/2 cup finely diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup finely diced plum tomato, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
3

Add 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder and 1/2 tsp salt, then stir gently to combine.
4

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve cold.

Questions

Can I make Mixed Vegetable Raita dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, whisked. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Mixed Vegetable Raita keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Mixed Vegetable Raita?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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