What is Raita? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Raita?

Raita is a cooling condiment that is served cold to add flavor and temper fiery flavors. It is a thick sauce of plain yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumbers, green onions, cilantro and a couple of spices. The sauce is white with green specks and tastes milky, savory and refreshing.

What does Raita Taste Like?

Sweet

Sour

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Ingredients

yogurt

Yogurt is a bacteria fermented dairy product made from milk. Cow's milk is usually used, but any kind of milk will create yogurt. The bacteria and gentle heat coagulates the milk to create the thick and creamy substance known as yogurt. Yogurt is white and easy to eat with a spoon. Its flavor is gently tart. Yogurt is used for dishes both sweet and savory and is most often eaten as a snack in the US.

english cucumber

The English cucumber is a slightly pricier variety of cucumber with thin, green waxy skin and small vertical ridges. This type of cucumber is prized for its small seeds, which make serving and chewing easier and aesthetically pleasing. The pale green flesh is crisp and juicy. Cucumbers are a watery vegetable with a mild and refreshing green flavor. They are best served raw, though some recipes require cooked cucumber.

green onions

Green onions, also called scallions are used in cooking and have a milder flavor than a round onion, though they pack a punch of their own with a mild zestiness and onion flavor that is bright and a bit green. Green onions are thin stalks with white dense bottoms two thin hollow green stalks, sprouting from the base. Scallions have a crunch to them and a hint of juice. They perk up any dish with their bright flavor.

cilantro

Cilantro is a leafy herb with a thin green stalk and small, partially fringed green leaves that look similar to a three leaf clover. It has a distinct smell that is similar to a lime and a flavor to match that. In addition, it smells and tastes the same and has a strong flavor with a hint of greens. Due to a genetic trait, some people find that cilantro tastes like soap. This herb is used in many cuisines, particularly from Asia and Central and South America.

cumin

Cumin is a spice used in many cuisines around the world. The seed from which cumin is ground is a thin seed with a long body and tapered ends. Cumin is just a few millimeters in length and has a light brown or tan tone, which can look a bit grey. Ground cumin is light brown and has a flavor that is spicy, earthy and a little nutty. When pan heated, the flavor of cumin is both tempered and enhanced.

coriander powder

Coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. These seeds are a warm beige color with a round and slightly oblong body. The seeds are commonly ground into powder and tastes citrusy, warm, and spicy.

Raita Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	14kcal	1%
Fats	1g	4%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	1g	5%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	3mg	3%
Sodium	9mg	1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Raita?

1 oz of Raita contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Raita?

1 oz of Raita contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Raita?

1 oz of Raita contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Raita?

1 oz of Raita contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Raita?

There are 14 calories in 1 oz of Raita.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Raita?

There are 218 calories in 1 pound of Raita.

How many calories are in 1 Recipe Serving of Raita?

There are 88 calories in 1 Recipe Serving of Raita.