Raita Sauce

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A cool and tangy raita sauce with tomatoes and mint. This sauce goes very well with spicy Indian foods like biryani, tandoori, or kebabs.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on February 28, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 green bird's eye chile pepper, stemmed (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 cups dahi (Indian yogurt)

  • 10 ounces hothouse tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

Directions

  1. Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.

  2. Cut tomatoes in half and remove seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi mixture. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cook’s Note

If you can't find true dahi, strain full-fat, natural yogurt (the kind without pectin or thickeners) or Greek yogurt and add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149 Calories
10g Fat
8g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.