Any pulao or biryani dish is incomplete without a raita dish. This vegetable raita is the perfect accompaniment for Indian meal. It requires some chopping and mixing but no cooking is required.
1tablespoonCilantro or coriander leaveschopped finely
2teaspoonsMint leaveschopped
1 smallGreen chilichopped finely
Instructions
Take yogurt in a bowl. Add salt, black salt, red chili powder and roasted cumin powder to the yogurt.
Whisk until yogurt is smooth and spices are evenly mixed.
Add chopped veggies (onion, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, green chili), cilantro and mint leaves.
Mix everything well and serve right away.
Notes
Storage & Make Ahead Option:
Always use chilled, refrigerated yogurt, as raita tastes best when served chilled.
Storing this vegetable raita is not advisable. The onion has a sharp flavor and after storing the refrigerator it starts to smell. Plus, veggies will leave their water after storing and it makes the raita watery and runny. Plus, veggies will lose their crunch and freshness.
If you do not care for consistency or the crunchiness of the veggies then raita can be stored for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
Make ahead option: If you want to make it ahead of time for guests or parties then mix the spices with yogurt and store that in an airtight container. Chop and mix the veggies and store that separately in the fridge. At the time of serving, mix both and serve.