Indian · India
Raita
Raita is yoghurt-based cooling condiment — full-fat yoghurt whisked smooth with cucumber, cumin, coriander, and mint. It is the structural counterpoint to spiced Indian mains, not a side dish. The yoghurt must be full-fat; the cucumber must be drained. Boondi raita (with puffed chickpea pearls) is the other great version. In either form, raita is the palate reset between bites of intense curry.
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The Market List
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200g
Greek yogurt
full fat
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120ml
whole milk
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40g
cucumber
grated and squeezed dry
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5g
2g
green chilli
minced
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1g
ground cumin
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0.5g
Kashmiri chilli powder
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3g
fresh coriander
chopped
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3g
2g
fine sea salt
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1g
Tellicherry black pepper
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2ml
fresh lemon juice
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II
The Method
1
Whisk yogurt and milk until smooth and pourable.
2
Fold in squeezed cucumber, ginger, and green chilli gently.
3
Add ground cumin and chilli powder; stir to combine.
4
Season with salt and pepper; finish with lemon juice.
5
Fold in coriander and mint just before serving.
6
Chill until ready to serve alongside curries or rice dishes.
IV
Sensory Tests
◇Where it lives or dies. The moment where raita lives or dies is the yoghurt base — whisk it aggressively before adding anything. The whisking incorporates air and breaks down any whey separation, creating a uniformly thick, creamy base. Add the drained cucumber and seasonings after the yoghurt is smooth. Taste immediately before service and adjust salt and cumin — the flavour diminishes slightly as it chills.
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VI
What to Pour
The pairing
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