Best 4 Fijian Raita Recipes

RAITA

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This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Provided by Mark Sargeant

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

250g Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove
thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
½ small pack coriander , chopped
0.25 small pack mint , leaves chopped
juice 0.5 lime
½ tsp garam masala , plus a little extra to serve
¼ cucumber , grated and lightly squeezed

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients and season. Serve sprinkled with extra garam masala.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA

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Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

RAITA

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Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish!

Provided by KITKATY

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
3 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
4 cloves crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FIJIAN RAITA

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This dish was originally designed to cool down very hot curries, but then adventurous cooks had the idea to spice it up! Go figure. Serve this as a condiment. Found online and posted for ZWT7

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups light sour cream or 2 cups yogurt
1 cucumber, grated
1 carrot, grated
1 red bell pepper, small (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green chile such as serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
salt

Steps:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Allow to sit for an hour to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 63.2, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3.2

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