Kachumber Raita is a side dish made out of yogurt mixed with fresh vegetables. The raita compliments a meal, especially pilafs. It tastes good with dal and rice as well.

Kachumber Raita

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Kachumber Raita is a variation of Kachumber which is an Indian salsa blend of raw vegetables green chili and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt (whole or low fat )
  • 1 medium onion (chopped fine)
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped fine)
  • 1 medium Serrano chili (chopped fine, optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped fine—save a little for garnish)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper powder

Instructions 

  • In a bowl beat yogurt until smooth. If it is too thick add a dash of water.
  • Gently stir in salt and pepper and do a taste test. Add more or less salt and pepper if you desire.
  • Add the chopped vegetables. Mix all the ingredients so they are well coated with the yogurt.
  • Pour into a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkling of chili powder and roasted cumin powder.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cucumber, kachumber, raita, yogurt
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