Indian Yogurt Sauce
Learn how to make tasty Indian Yogurt Sauce (known as Raita) with this treasured family recipe for an Indian sauce and cucumber condiment that my Indian husband LOVES (and so will you!).
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt Greek yogurt can be used for a thicker raita
- 1 persian cucumber or ¼ of an English cucumber
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp minced fresh mint leaves
- ½ thai green chili pepper minced (optional)
Instructions
- Start by grating the cucumber. Wrap it up in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess water. This step is crucial as it prevents your raita from becoming too watery.
- Place yogurt in a medium bowl and add the cucumber, cilantro, mint and green chile (if you want a spicy yogurt sauce).
- Let the raita chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld together.
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Notes
To prevent a watery sauce, squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the grated cucumber. Using Greek yogurt also helps create a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.1mg