Raita (condiment)

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For other uses, see Raita.

A cucumber and mint raita

Raita is a South Asian condiment based on yogurt (dahi)^{[citation needed]} and used as a sauce or dip. The yogurt is seasoned with cilantro, cumin, mint, cayenne pepper, and other herbs and spices. Vegetables such as cucumber and onions are mixed in. The mixture is served chilled. Raita has a cooling effect on the palate which makes it a good foil for spicy Indian dishes.

Southern Indian cuisine, such as that found in the Bangalore region, often uses finely chopped or diced carrots mixed with dahi yogurt.^{[citation needed]}

It could be considered similar to the Greek tzatziki.

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Ingredients:

200 g yogurt
1 medium sized cucumber (finely chopped)
1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
a handful of coriander leaves with some mint leaves
a pinch each of cumin, cinnamon and pepper powder
salt according to taste.

Preparation: Mix all the ingredients in the yogurt and blend it with a blender. Keep refrigerated and serve with any kinds of Indian dishes.

Cucumber is not included in authentic versions of the dish, because Ayurvedic tradition considers a mixture of cucumber and yoghurt to be harmful to the body.^{[citation needed]}