vegetable raita recipe, how to make vegetable raita |Cooking With Amanda

vegetable raita is one of the commonly made raita in indian homes. raita is one dish that often accompanies indian meals and even complements the meal… in taste, flavor and nutrition.

there are quite a number of variations to making this yogurt based dish. the most common as well as popular are cucumber raita, boondi raita and onion tomato raita.

making raita is very easy and quick. just chop some vegetables or fruits and add it to the yogurt. the same is the case with this raita, which is good for kids as well as adults.

there is no set recipe as such for making a raita. the proportion of veggies to yogurt can always be altered as per one's choice. the only care that has to be taken is when seasoning the raita with spice powders and salt. there has to be a balance of taste in the final dish. too much of sugar, salt, chaat masala or pepper can spoil the taste.

again, the veggies can be of your choice. you can add veggies like boiled potatoes, blanched french beans, steamed cauliflower or broccoli, cooked corn kernels or cabbage. to make this veg raita, i have used carrots, orange bell pepper, cucumber, onions and tomatoes. if using carrots, then do make sure they are juicy, crisp and tender and not tough or fibrous. also its better to chop the carrots finely. onions can be skipped if you are allergic to them or are making this raita for fasting or vrat.

this a healthy way to include veggies in your diet or to use left over veggies in a healthier way.

raita are always a good accompaniment for pulao, biryani or most rice dishes. they will also go well with dal rice or roti sabzi combination. they can even be had as starters before the main course.