Easy 5 Minute Onion Raita

A white bowl of onion raita topped with a coriander leaf placed on a tile along with a bowl of biryani..

5 from 3 votes

Onion raita - an Indian relish made with only 6 ingredients. It is an excellent accompaniment to pair with biryani or any flavoured rice.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 59kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Spoon

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

160 gms (or) ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
1 medium (or) 72 gms Onion thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
Salt as required
1 Green Chillies finely chopped
handful Coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

Place the yogurt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
160 gms (or) ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
Now add sliced onions, finely chopped green chillies, a teaspoon cumin powder and salt to a bowl.
1 medium (or) 72 gms Onion, 1 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder, Salt, 1 Green Chillies
Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
handful Coriander leaves
Stir until well combined.
Check the salt and spices and add more if necessary.
Enjoy this delicious and easy Indian yogurt sauce as a condiment with biryani or pulao.

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Notes

Yogurt: It doesn’t matter whether you use homemade or store-bought yogurt but ensure it is fresh and well within its expiration date.

Cumin: Use roasted ground cumin for a lovely flavour.

Onion: Onion has a sharp and pungent taste. To mellow the sharpness, soak sliced onion in cold water for 10-15 minutes before mixing it with yogurt.

Sour Yogurt: Make sure yogurt is not overly sour. However, if you want to use low-fat yogurt, add a pinch of sugar to reduce the sourness. For low-calorie raita, use low-fat yogurt.

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