Try this onion raita if you want to make one of the quickest side dishes for your one-pot rice. It's a simple yet flavorful side dish for lunches.
Onion raita is a refreshing and cooling Indian side dish with yogurt, finely chopped onions, and simple spices. It pairs perfectly with biryani, pulao, or parathas, balancing spicy flavors with its creamy texture. This raita is quick and easy to prepare and adds a delicious and tangy touch to any meal.
The Onion Raita Recipe,ย orย Pyaz Ka Raita,ย is made with sliced red onions and beaten curd. Raita is an easy recipe that serves as a side dish in our Indian main course. This is a versatile dish where you can add salad, vegetables, or fruits for variation.
Onion Raita
This is one of the most simple and easy-to-make side dishes. It requires only a few of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- Onion
- Yogurt/ Curd
- Iced water
- Salt
- Green Chilies
- Roasted cumin powder
- Red chili powder (optional)
Instructions
Slice the onions thinly. Dip the onions in chilled ice water for 10 - 15 minutes. This will make the onions crunchy. Whisk the curd to smooth. Add onions to the curd, then salt to taste, a pinch of chili powder, and roasted cumin seeds powder. Mix them well and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Also, add 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves and green chilies to the raita. I also added a pinch of red chili powder and chat masala. You can add black salt instead of regular salt or a mix of both.
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Recipe Card For Onion Raita
Onion Raita/ Pyaz Ka Raita
Ingredients
- 200 gm beaten curd
- 1 onion sliced thinly
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- salt to taste
- red chilli powder
- ยผ tsp chat masala
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl beat curd to smooth with help of a spoon or wired whisk.
- Slice onions and put in cold water for 3- 4 minutes. Then remove from water.
- Then in bowl of beaten curd add in sliced onions, green chilles, coriander leaves and salt, red chillies, chat masala.
- Mix well. Onion raita is ready to serve.
Notes
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