Lucknawi Biryani Raita

Lucknawi Biryani Raita

Lucknawi Biryani Raita

Veg

Plain whisked curd lightly seasoned with roasted cumin and rock salt — the simple, cooling companion served alongside dum biryani to balance its richness.

Cuisines

Awadhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , plain
Cucumber 1 medium Cucumber , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
Onion 1 small Onion , thinly sliced
Mint 1 tablespoon Mint , fresh leaves
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , roasted, powder
black salt 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
red chili powder 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and finely chop the cucumber.
  2. 2 Finely chop the tomato and onion.
  3. 3 Chop the fresh mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  4. 4 In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
  5. 5 Add the chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion to the yogurt.
  6. 6 Mix in the chopped mint and coriander leaves.
  7. 7 Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, red chili powder, and salt to taste.
  8. 8 Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  9. 9 Chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of chaat masala to the raita.