Radish Raita

Cool, creamy, and bursting with refreshing flavors, Radish Raita is the ultimate yogurt-based side dish to elevate your meals. This quick and easy recipe combines finely grated radishes with velvety plain yogurt, a hint of spice from green chili, and aromatic roasted cumin for a delightful twist. Balanced with the tang of black salt and the freshness of cilantro, this raita is a perfect complement to spicy biryanis, pulao, or stuffed parathas. The no-cook, 10-minute prep makes it an effortless addition to your menu, offering a cooling contrast to bold and fiery dishes. Serve it chilled for a soothing, flavorful treat that your palate will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Radishes
• 1.5 cups Plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 small Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the radishes thoroughly under running water and peel them.

Step 2

Grate the radishes using a fine grater and set them aside.

Step 3

Take the plain yogurt in a mixing bowl and whisk it until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the yogurt to slightly thin it out, then whisk again until well combined.

Step 5

In a small skillet, dry roast the cumin seeds on low heat until aromatic (about 1-2 minutes). Let them cool, then grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

Step 6

Finely chop the green chili and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

Add the grated radishes to the whisked yogurt, followed by the chopped green chili, cilantro, black salt, regular salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder.

Step 8

Mix everything thoroughly until the spices and radishes are evenly incorporated into the yogurt.

Step 9

Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Refrigerate the raita for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve chilled as a side dish with biryanis, pulao, parathas, or any spicy main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	85.8 grams (85.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	33

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1834mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 5.70g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 2.60g
Protein 1.30g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 204mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 61.6%