Burani Raita

Name: Burani Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Yogurt, plain; 1 tablespoon Garlic, paste; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon Mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon oil

Veg

Garlic raita — thick whisked yogurt seasoned with raw garlic, roasted cumin, and mint. The cooling, pungent counterpoint to rich Awadhi biryanis and kormas.

Cuisines

Hyderabadi Awadhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	1 cup	Yogurt , plain
	1 tablespoon	Garlic , paste
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Mint , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Oil

Instructions

1 In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
2 Add the garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt to the yogurt, and mix well.
3 Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.
4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
5 Pour the tempered cumin seeds and oil into the yogurt mixture.
6 Mix well and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7 Garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.
8 Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips

For a tangier flavor, add a few drops of lemon juice to the raita.