Onion Raita

Name: Onion Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, whisked; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 green chili, minced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp black salt

A cooling Indian yogurt side dish packed with crunchy red onions, fresh cilantro, and subtle spices. It complements spicy curries and grilled dishes perfectly.

10 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 green chili, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp black salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk 1 cup whisked plain whole milk yogurt until smooth and creamy.
2

Add 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced green chili, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp black salt.
3

Stir all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
4

Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Onion Raita dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup 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 Onion 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 Onion 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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