Onion Raita (pyaz ka raita)
Onion Raita– is one of the Indian Raita served mostly with biryani or pulao. Learn how to make this easy pyaz ka raita with only a few ingredients ready within 5 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 39kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup greek yogurt (you can curd as well)
- 1/2 cup red onions sliced thinly
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp green chilies finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- First of all, add yogurt and water in a mixing bowl and whisk till it is creamy & smooth.
- Add chopped chiles, roasted cumin powder, thinly sliced onion & salt to the whisked yogurt.
- Mix nicely. If you like a thinner consistency, feel free to add another 1/4 cup of water at this stage.
- Mix properly and adjust the salt as per taste. NOTE- You can use black salt as well. Garnish with coriander or mint leaves. Chilled for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
Notes
Storing suggestions
- Room temperature– Onion raita at room temperature is best to consume fresh. But still, 2-3 hours are good to keep at the kitchen counter.
- Refrigerator– It is best to serve fresh. But you can always mix all the ingredients except onion and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezer– I do not recommend freezing onion raita. Frozen raita split a bit after thawing. But if required you can freeze and later add some curd and whisk again.
- Always use fresh curd or greek yogurt to make a raita recipe. In case you find curd sour add milk and little sugar to make it normal.
- Onion has a very strong flavor and smell. You can soak them in cold water for 10 minutes. It helps in reducing the smell and strong taste.
- Serve freshly prepared raita. Onion turns bitter if keeping long in the yogurt/curd and lose the taste.
Nutrition
Sodium: 34mg | Calcium: 60mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 100mg | Cholesterol: 3mg | Calories: 39kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 1g | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 4g | Iron: 1mg