Onion raita (Pyaaz ka raita)
This Rajasthani traditional onion raita is quick, easy and unique with its turmeric & cumin seeds tarka/tempering. Perfect for summers but can be made throughout the year.
Servings 4 people
Calories 80kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
- Tarka pan/small frying pan
Ingredients
For the raita
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (refer to notes)
- 1/4 - 1 cup water (depending on the consistency of the yogurt)
- 1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder or as per taste
- 1 small onion, chopped (approx. ¼ inch)
For the tarka/tempering
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- pinch of turmeric powder
Instructions
To make the raita
- Add the yogurt to a big enough bowl and whisk it smooth.
- Slowly add water as per the preferred consistency. It’s supposed to be a little watery.
- Next, add in the salt & the red chilli powder. Mix and keep the bowl aside.
- Chop the onion to approx. ¼ inch in size. Add the chopped onion to the yogurt bowl and mix it in.
To make the tarka/tempering
- In a tarka pan or a small frying pan, heat oil on low-medium flame.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 5-10 seconds, taking care not to burn the seeds. Remove the pan from heat if needed.
- Next add a pinch of turmeric powder and immediately switch off the gas and remove the pan from heat. Let the tarka/tempering cool down slightly, around 1-2 minutes.
- Once the tarka/tempering has cooled down, add it to the raita bowl and mix it in.
- Onion raita is ready to eat! Serve it with any meal.
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Notes
- You can also use Greek yogurt. If using Greek yoghurt, you will need to reduce the quantity of the yoghurt as it’s quite thick. You can also use buttermilk instead of yogurt. If using buttermilk, depending on the consistency of the buttermilk, adjust the water accordingly.
- Calories information is approximate, calculated using online Recipe Calorie & Nutrition Calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal