📍 Where this dish comes from: Kerala · Kerala backwaters
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Raita is the essential cooling counterpoint to Indian spiced food — a yogurt-based condiment that provides relief after each bite of curry or kebab. The cucumber provides water and crunch, the cumin provides warmth, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This is the most quietly brilliant condiment that belongs alongside every single dish in this book.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt until smooth.
- Fold in cucumber, cumin, chili powder, and herbs.
- Season with salt.
- Refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with roasted cumin and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g
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Health Benefits
- Full-fat Greek yogurt provides casein protein and beneficial bacteria that support gut health.
- Roasting cumin is traditionally believed to enhance its digestive properties and flavor compared to raw cumin.
- Cucumber provides silica, a mineral studied for its potential role in skin, hair, and nail health.