Taige Shukla
By Taige Shukla
Instagram/TikTok: @whatsthe_chai
Hi Saathee family! I recently thought while trying to hit my protein goals: there are so many “high protein” recipes out there that have started incorporating Greek yogurt, but what about all the Indian classics that have been incorporating it for generations? Homemade yogurt, or dahi, is an Indian household staple. It’s used in curries and main dishes, marinades, rice dishes, breads like naan, chaats, desserts, and sides. While Greek yogurt and dahi aren’t exactly the same, it can be a great substitute when you don’t have homemade yogurt on hand. I thought it would be fun to do a three-part series of recipes using Greek yogurt. Maybe think about some of your go-to Indian dishes when you’re trying to hit those protein goals. This month I bring you the super simple Indian side dish, Raita. It basically can go with almost everything.
Servings: About 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: none
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt or Dahi (homemade if possible)
3/4 cup shredded cucumber (squeeze excess moisture out)
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
1 tsp rai na kuria (ground mustard seeds) (optional but recommended)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 green chili pepper (seeded and chopped) (optional)
Directions
Prep ingredients.
Shred the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture.
Chop the cilantro and optional green chili.
Grind the mustard seeds if you don’t already have rai na kuria.
Mix all ingredients together with the Greek yogurt and adjust spices to taste if needed.
Raita is best served chilled alongside your favorite Desi dish.
