Bihari Raita
Veg
Beaten yogurt with finely diced cucumber, raw onion, and green chilli, finished with a hot tempering of mustard seeds and dried red chilli in mustard oil — the mustard oil tempering is the Bihari signature, distinguishing it from milder North Indian versions.
Cuisines
Bihari
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Yogurt , plain |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 medium | Cucumber , grated |
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1 small | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 small | Tomato , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , roasted, powder |
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1 teaspoon | Black salt |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Chili , green, finely chopped |
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1 pinch | Red chili powder |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- 2 Gradually add water to the yogurt, stirring continuously to achieve a smooth consistency.
- 3 Add the grated cucumber, chopped onion, and chopped tomato to the yogurt mixture.
- 4 Mix in the roasted cumin powder, black salt, and regular salt to taste.
- 5 Add the chopped coriander leaves and green chili to the mixture and stir well.
- 6 Sprinkle a pinch of red chili powder on top for garnish.
- 7 Chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, use full-fat yogurt. Adjust the amount of water based on the desired consistency.