Raita

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 20, 2005

Since I've been preparing Indian food since 1971 when I first tasted it at an Indian woman's birthday, I tried this recipe as a variation to the traditional one I've always used. Riata is meant to be more of a condiment to accompany the spicy dishes and I found the garlic, tomato and sour cream a drawback to this dish. It was no longer riata and the garlic is a no-no. A little fresh cilantro added much to the dish and I will continue to make it that way now. This is a very enjoyable and refreshing dish and my whole family loved it (with the changes). I'm always looking for new ideas and the basic recipe was appreciated.

—NJladi

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 05, 2004

As an Indian, I've made raita several times. This recipe is a good start but lacks a few key steps. First, the yoghurt and sour cream on their own are too thick. Lighten it up with some water (either regular cold water or the water shed by the curds is fine) and then whisk it. I rarely add sour cream to raita because yogurt itself has a wonderful creamy, tangy and refreshing taste. Second, we never add garlic to raita. Raita is meant to accompany the strong flavors of Indian spices and the garlic/ginger/peppers used in the main dish. Garlic spoils the taste and will shorten the amount of time you can store the raita in the fridge. Lastly, I would add some fresh chopped cilantro. Gives it a wonderful freshness.

—MEERA1

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63 Ratings

Nov 03, 2004

I followed the advice of another rater and omitted the garlic and sour cream, added fresh cilantro and added a couple of Tbs. of milk to thin it out. A definite keeper! This goes really well with the chicken tikka masala recipe on this site.

—Mary K.

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Jun 05, 2004

Served this with Chicken Tikka Masala from this site! My husband loved it. After reading advice of other reviewers, I eliminated sour cream, used all yogurt. Eliminated garlic too. Replaced that with some fresh chopped cilantro. It was light and refreshing with the spicy chicken. Great summer taste. Thanks!

—HATSOFF2U

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Aug 15, 2004

Very good. I agree with not adding garlic and adding only a little bit of fresh cilantro.

—Harm-o

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Nov 26, 2004

To each their own taste I guess. I personally think the garlic suited this salad. It reminded me of Tzatziki, only not as good. It seemed to lack something... more garlic or spice? It was OK, but I won't be making this dish again. Thanks for posting, I already have ideas from it.

—MinxyBaby

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Aug 09, 2004

Didn't read reviews before making this...looked so good, I wanted to get started! Agree with MEETA1 that the garlic should be omitted. It's flavor competed a bit with the spicy taste of my chicken curry. Also, won't use entire batch of dressing next time, was a bit much, but overall it's a great companion to a spicy dish!!! Thanks!

—Sherri V

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Jan 22, 2004

Really an excellent recipe. Much better than the spice mixture I purchased at the local Indian import store. I think the key is a lot of cumin and cilantro. This recipe is an absolute must as an accompaniment to authentically spicy Indian dishes.

—AIMEEWOZ

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Nutrition

Calories
196 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
13.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
14.4 g
22%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
5.5 g
11%

Sodium
65 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Raita

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 196
Calories from Fat: 130

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4g 22 %
Saturated Fat 8.9g 44 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 65mg 3 %
Potassium 499mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 5.5g 11 %
Sugars 6.3g
Vitamin A 20 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 10 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.