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Raita

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"Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish!"
Raita Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 49 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a salad bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, cumin, paprika and garlic.
  2. Add cucumbers and tomatoes; toss and chill before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 5, 2004 by MEERA1 
As an Indian, I've made raita several times. This recipe is a good start but lacks a few key... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 20, 2005 by TALLIESON 
Since I've been preparing Indian food since 1971 when I first tasted it at an Indian woman's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2004 by Mary K. 
I followed the advice of another rater and omitted the garlic and sour cream, added fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 15, 2004 by Harm-o 
Very good. I agree with not adding garlic and adding only a little bit of fresh cilantro. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 9, 2004 by Sherri V 
Didn't read reviews before making this...looked so good, I wanted to get started! Agree with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2004 by HATSOFF2U 
Served this with Chicken Tikka Masala from this site! My husband loved it. After reading... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ 
Really an excellent recipe. Much better than the spice mixture I purchased at the local... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on may 26, 2003 by CRYSTALKO 
Great to serve with spicy Indian foods! I used less yogurt because I like more cucumber. Yum! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2004 by TINA 
This was pretty decent. I didn't use the sour cream and instead used 1.5 cups of plain yogurt.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by SHERS54 
This was excellent. My husband told me that it was better than the one we get at a local... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Raita

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 194

  • Total Fat: 14.5g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg
  • Sodium: 66mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 5.6g

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