How many calories in Onion Raita?

A single serving contains approximately 70 calories, making it an excellent low-calorie side dish.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, all ingredients used in this raita are naturally gluten-free.

It is best served fresh; if stored overnight, the onions may release water and lose their crunch.

Plain, low-fat yogurt provides the best balance of creaminess and nutritional value for clinical meal planning.

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RATING

4.6/5(98)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Yogurt-based side with finely chopped onion, mint, and roasted cumin.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

45 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

½ cupyogurt, plain, low fat¼ pcsonion, finely chopped¾ tbspcilantro¼ tbspmint leaves¼ tspcumin, roasted ground1 pinchblack pepper, ground1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 KATORI

Protein2g · 18%

Carbs4g · 36%

Fat2g · 40%

Fiber0g

Sugar3g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol8mg

Sodium103mg

Potassium130mg

Phosphorus64mg

METHOD · 2 STEPS

Whisk the low-fat yogurt until smooth.
Place the low-fat yogurt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until it reaches a creamy, uniform consistency without any lumps.
TIPEnsure the yogurt is chilled for the most refreshing result.
2
Fold in the chopped vegetables and dry spices.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the whisked yogurt.
- Stir in the cilantro, mint leaves, and roasted ground cumin.
- Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt, mixing well to distribute the flavors.
TIPFinely chop the onions to ensure they distribute evenly in every spoonful.

PRO TIPS

3 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Whisk the yogurt vigorously to achieve a velvety texture before adding solids.
2
Use freshly roasted and ground cumin for a significantly better aroma than pre-ground.
3
If the raita is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or milk to reach your desired consistency.

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