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Vegetable Raita (Yogurt)
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Vegetable Raita

Indian meals are not complete unless the meal includes a yogurt dish such as a Vegetable Raita. This is a colorful raita and can brighten up any meal.
Serving for 4.
Course Raita, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Gluten Free, raita, Subji, Vegetable, Yogurt
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 cup cucumber finely chopped, kheera
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ yellow bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dill chopped
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cumin seed roasted
  • Pinch of paprika
  • ½ tsp sugar if needed

Instructions

  • Mix the yogurt well. If yogurt is thick like pudding add milk as needed to make the consistency of a yogurt drink.
  • Add salt, chopped dill, black pepper, roasted cumin seed and paprika. Add sugar if yogurt is sour.
  • Add chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper.

Notes

Variations
  • Replace dill with chopped mint or cilantro.
  • Vegetables can be adjusted to taste.
Tips
  • Dry roast the cumin seeds on medium heat until they are brown and you can smell the cumin aroma.
  • Grind after it cools to room temperature.