Yogurt Salad for Biryani

Elevate your biryani experience with this refreshing and creamy Yogurt Salad, the perfect cooling companion to balance the bold, spicy flavors of your favorite rice dishes. This quick and easy side dish combines velvety plain yogurt with the crisp crunch of finely chopped cucumber, tomato, and red onion, enhanced by the aromatic freshness of cilantro and mint. A hint of ground cumin, a dash of optional chaat masala, and a touch of green chili bring a subtle depth of flavor, making this salad irresistible. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe is light, vibrant, and a must-have on your table when serving biryani. Serve it chilled for the ultimate pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Yogurt (plain, full-fat or Greek)
• 1 medium Cucumber (finely chopped or grated)
• 1 small Tomato (finely chopped, seeds removed)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 1 small Green chili (finely chopped, optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Chaat masala (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional, to adjust consistency)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy. If the yogurt is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion to the yogurt. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cilantro, mint, and green chili (if using) for additional freshness and flavor.

Step 4

Season the mixture with ground cumin, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 6

Chill the yogurt salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold as a refreshing side dish alongside biryani or any spicy rice dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	879 grams (879.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	463

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 837mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 44.30g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 28.10g
Protein 35.00g	70%

Vitamin D 252IU	1262%
Calcium 551mg	42%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1332mg	28%

*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: 32.0%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 38.0%