TOASTED CUMIN RAITA
INDIAN CUMIN POWDER RAITA RECIPE.
Toasted cumin powder raita is an easy recipe that makes an authentic addition to your Indian curries. Raita can be made with coconut yoghurt for a vegan alternative. Watch the video recipe for all the tips and tricks.
Learn more about how to make and serve raita >
RECIPE DETAILS
Serves: 4 as a condiment.
Preparation time: 15 minutes (including toasting and grinding cumin seed).
Dietary Style: Gluten Free. Vegetarian.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup full fat yoghurt
- 2 to 3 tbsp milk
- 1 to 1.5 tsp fine white sea salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 2 tsp toasted cumin powder
- a few pinches of dried mint, crushed
METHOD
How to make our easy Indian cumin powder raita.
STEP 1
Combine the yoghurt and the milk in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
STEP 2
Add the caster sugar, toasted cumin powder, a few pinches of dried mint, and 1 tsp of salt to start. Whisk again and taste. If it feels a little flat, add another one-third, to one-half teaspoon of salt. Whisk again. If it still feels flat, add an extra pinch or two of dried mint and whisk again. The balance should be predominantly warm and toasted cumin, with a little sweetness, an earthy mint undertone, and a drive from salt that is not domineering, but is eloquent.
STEP 3
Unlike some other raitas—this tangy one included—it doesn’t need refrigeration before serving.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
MAKING AND SERVING RAITA
What spices are used to make raita?
Salts and peppers are commonly used in raita, as is toasted cumin powder. Some tangy raitas also use sugar and vinegar.
What is raita?
Raita is a traditional recipe for a yoghurt based condiment served across the regions of India. Raita is savoury and spiced.
Can I make different types of raita?
Raita can be made with cucumber, with tomato, with onion, with radishes, or simply like this cumin powder raita recipe with a handful of spices.
What do I serve raita with?
Raita is served alongside Indian foods on a thali that has rich dishes. Raita is a cooling, sometimes acidic and cutting taste that cleaves through heavier fats and spices.
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