Raita Recipe Jamie Oliver Recipes

RAITA RECIPE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

RAITA

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber in half. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds, then grate it onto paper towels. Squeeze the cucumber in the paper towels to remove the excess moisture, then set aside.
• In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the cucumber and stir to combine, then stir in the mint. Taste and adjust the seasoning as you desire.
• Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to combine. Serve as a dip with pita wedges.

CARROT RAITA

Steps:

• ON THE DAY Toast the nigella seeds in a non-stick pan until smelling fantastic. Wash the carrot, then coarsely grate into a bowl. Add the natural yoghurt and nigella seeds. Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix. Season to perfection, tasting and tweaking. Finish with a kiss of extra virgin olive oil, if you like, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

RAITA

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, cumin, paprika and garlic.
• Add cucumbers and tomatoes; toss and chill before serving.

CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA

Steps:

• Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.