Raita is a common Indian side salad, accompanying each meal. The recipe primarily consists of salad vegetables mixed with yoghurt. The recipe here is modified to make this dish in the form of a dip that can be served with appetizers.
This recipe is good for all doshas.
Avoid peanuts and sugar in case of server pitta dosha.
Avoid chilled yoghurt in case of severe kapha dosha.
Avoid peanuts and sugar in case of server pitta dosha.
Avoid chilled yoghurt in case of severe kapha dosha.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 2 person
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 cucumbers (persian or chinese cucumbers are good)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably full fat)
- ½ tsp chopped green chilli
- ½ T chopped mint
- 1 T peanut powder or peanut butter
- ½ T sugar (optional)
- ½ T chopped cilantro
- 1 t coriander powder
- Dill leaves to garnish
Method
- Peel the cucumbers and grate then through medium grater
- Squeeze the shredded cucumber to remove excess juices (the juice can be consumed separately)
- Add the cucumber in the mixing bowl and add all the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly and serve
Serving suggestions
If the cucumbers are cleaned thoroughly, there is no need to peel.
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