Raita Recipe
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Raita

By: KITKATY 
"Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by MEERA1   view full review
As an Indian, I've made raita several times. This recipe is a good start but lacks a few key...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2005 by NJladi   view full review
Since I've been preparing Indian food since 1971 when I first tasted it at an Indian woman's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by Mary K.   view full review
I followed the advice of another rater and omitted the garlic and sour cream, added fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2004 by HATSOFF2U   view full review
Served this with Chicken Tikka Masala from this site! My husband loved it. After reading...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2004 by Harm-o   view full review
Very good. I agree with not adding garlic and adding only a little bit of fresh cilantro.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2004 by Sherri V   view full review
Didn't read reviews before making this...looked so good, I wanted to get started! Agree with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ   view full review
Really an excellent recipe. Much better than the spice mixture I purchased at the local...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by MinxyBaby   view full review
To each their own taste I guess. I personally think the garlic suited this salad. It reminded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2004 by TINA   view full review
This was pretty decent. I didn't use the sour cream and instead used 1.5 cups of plain yogurt....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHERS54   view full review
This was excellent. My husband told me that it was better than the one we get at a local...

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