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Home » Recipe Type » Condiments and Sauces » Mixed Vegetable Raita – Seasoned Yogurt

Mixed Vegetable Raita – Seasoned Yogurt

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Mixed Vegetable Raita a popular variant of Raita. Raita is a yogurt based accompaniment in Indian cuisine, without which any meal would be incomplete. Be it an elaborate meal like thali, everyday meal or any rice dish like pulao or biryani; Raita  will make its appearance on the side. Raita is also an exceptional accompaniment with various kebabs like Seekh kebabs, Shammi kebab etc. Mix veg raita is a healthy, tastier and nutritious way to include benefits of veggies as well as yogurt in your diet.

Mixed Vegetable Raita

As an accompaniment in Indian meals, Raita balances out the spicy flavors of overall meal to give a soothing and cooling effect. Mixed Vegetable Raita tastes really delicious when served chilled.

Mixed Vegetable Raita Ingredients

Making mix veg raita is very quick and easy, all you need is handful of fresh chopped vegetables, yogurt and few spices. When it comes to mixed vegetable raita there is no such rule regarding proportion of yogurt and vegetables. You can add as much or as little quantity as per your preference.

Benefits of Raita – Probiotics

Since raita is made from yogurt, it comprehends all the benefits of yogurt. Yogurt is loaded with all milk derivative nutrients since milk is the main ingredient of yogurt. It is especially high in calcium, B vitamins and minerals. On top of that, introduction of live and active culture in milk during the yogurt making process makes yogurt a probiotic food.

Yogurt for Raita

Hence, yogurt is considered one of the best sources to add probiotics in your diet to maintain optimal gut health. Other than improving gut health, probiotic foods also boost digestive health by reducing the symptoms of common gastrointestinal disorders, such as bloating, diarrhea and constipation.

Mixed Vegetable Raita

Variations of Raita

Raita has many variations and you can add absolutely anything to it. Here are a few of my favorites which I often make to accompany our meals: Cucumber Raita, Mint Raita, Pineapple Raita, Boondi Raita, Onion Raita, Spinach Raita, Carrot Raita, Beetroot Raita, Aloo Raita, Pomegranate Raita. Keep changing from time to time to maintain the variety. 

Cucumber Raita

How this Raita recipe different?

How do you spice up your raita makes all the difference. When it comes to any savory raita there are few spices without which raita is incomplete in my kitchen. 

  • Black Rock Salt – It is popularly known as Kala Namak in Hindi language. Black rock salt is a kiln-fired rock salt, used in Indian Subcontinent, with a sulphurous, pungent-smell. Kala namak is considered a cooling spice in Ayurveda and is used as a laxative and digestive aid. For a moment, I would skip table salt in raita but not black salt.
Seasoning for vegetable Raita
  • Roasted Jeera Powder – Jeera becomes really aromatic after getting roasted. Small quantity of bhuna jeera (roasted cumin seeds) enhances the flavor of raita so much that you’ll never make raita without a sprinkle of bhuna jeera.
  • Mint – Fresh mint definitely adds up fresher flavor. There are times when I don’t have fresh mint, so I would just sprinkle some dry mint powder (sukha pudina) instead.  
Dried Mint

How to make Mixed Vegetable Raita?

Making any kind of raita is very easy and quick. Same is true for this variation.

  • Every household has their way of making raita, as there is no set recipe. when it comes to raita. Same goes for this raita recipe as well. You can modify the quantity of veggies and spices as per your preference.
Vegetable for Mix Veg raita
  • Always start with a homemade fresh thick yogurt. Make sure yogurt is not too sour. If you find that yogurt has gotten too sour then strain all the whey and add some milk to adjust the consistency of yogurt.  
  • I have used onions, tomatoes, cucumber, colored sweet bell peppers and pomegranate arils in this recipe. However, Veggies can be of modified to your choice. You can also add grated cabbage, carrots etc. to make this veg raita.
  • Topping it with pomegranate arils adds a sweet and juicy surprise factor in every bite.
Promegranate for Mixed Vegetable Raita
  • Raita taste better when it is lightly seasoned with spices. Do not add lot of spices at first, do a taste test then add accordingly.
Spices on Mixed Vegetable Raita
  • Adding handful of fresh mint boost the flavor of raita. But if fresh mint is not available then don’t hesitate to add some dry mint leaves powder.
Mixed Vegetable Raita
  • Keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.

Mixed Vegetable Raita Ingredients:

Mixed Vegetable Raita Ingredients

Produce:

  1. Cucumber: ¼ cup /50 gms, peeled & diced.
  2. Onion: ¼ cup/50 gms, diced
  3. Tomato: ¼ cup/50 gms, diced
  4. Sweet Bell Pepper: ¼ cup diced
  5. Pomegranate Arils: ¼ cup
  6. Fresh Mint: 2 tbs/8 gms, finely chopped

Protein/Dairy:

  1. Greek Yogurt: 1 cup/227 gms

Spices:

  • Cumin seeds/Jeera: 1/4 tsp
  • Salt/Namak: 1/2 tsp
  • Red chili powder/Laal mirch: ½ tsp (adjust as per spice level)
  • Roasted Cumin seeds/Bhuna jeera: 1 tsp, crushed
  • Black rock salt/Kala namak: ½ tsp
  • Dry mint leaves powder/sukha pudina: ½ tsp (optional instead of fresh mint)

Vegetable Raita Method:

  1. Whisk the yogurt using a balloon whisker
    Yogurt being added to a bowl for raitaYogurt in a bowl for raita
  2. Add all diced vegetables one by one and stir it so that vegetables get incorporate well with yogurt.
  3. Now season the raita with salt, roasted cumin powder, black salt, red chili powder and chopped fresh mint.
    Black rock salt being addedSeasoning being addedSeasoning being added
    Seasoning being addedMint being addedSpices on Mixed Vegetable Raita
  4. Stir everything together. Do a taste test and adjust the spices if needed. 
  5. Adjust the consistency of raita as per your desire if needed at this stage by adding milk. 
  6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Before serving topped it with handful of pomegranate arils and enjoy.
Mixed Vegetable Raita

Raita is an excellent accompaniment for following EYP recipes:

Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka (Curry Lentil Soup)

Aloo-Gobi

Aloo-Gobi (Spicy Cauliflower Potato Curry)

Jeera Rice – Stove-Top & Instant Pot Recipe

Jeera Rice – Stove-Top & Instant Pot Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pumpkin Curry – Khatta Meetha Kaddu

Sweet and Sour Pumpkin Curry – Khatta Meetha Kaddu

Cilantro Paneer Paratha

Cilantro Paneer Paratha

Bhindi Masala - Okra Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Bhindi Masala – Okra Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Chana Saag – Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Chana Saag – Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Avocado Spinach Chapati

Avocado Spinach Chapati (Roti)

Aloo Shimla Mirch - Bell Pepper Potatoes Stir-Fry

Aloo Shimla Mirch – Bell Pepper Potatoes Stir-Fry

Mixed Vegetable Raita
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Mixed Vegetable Raita – Seasoned Yogurt

Simple, aromatic and delicious mixed vegetable raita (seasoned yogurt) recipe to complement and cool your palate with favorite spicy Indian delicacies.
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Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Mixed Vegetable Raita, Seasoned Yogurt, Vegetable Raita
Servings: 8
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Rupali Agarwal

Ingredients

Produce:

  • 50 gm Cucumber ¼ cup – peeled & diced.
  • 50 gm Onion ¼ cup – diced
  • 50 gm Tomato ¼ cup diced
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Bell Pepper ¼ cup diced
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Arils
  • 8 gm Fresh Mint 2 tbs – finely chopped

Protein/Dairy:

  • 227 gm Greek Yogurt 1 cup

Spices:

  • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds Jeera
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Namak
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder Laal mirch – adjust as per spice level
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds Roasted Bhuna jeera – Crushed
  • 1/2 tsp Black rock salt Kala namak
  • 1/2 tsp Dry mint leaves powder Sukha pudina – optional instead of fresh mint

Instructions

Method:

  • Whisk the yogurt using a balloon whisker
  • Add all diced vegetables one by one and stir it so that vegetables get incorporate well with yogurt.
  • Now season the raita with salt, roasted cumin powder, black salt, red chili powder and chopped fresh mint.
  • Stir everything together. Do a taste test and adjust the spices if needed.
  • Adjust the consistency of raita as per your desire if needed at this stage by adding milk.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Before serving topped it with handful of pomegranate arils and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts
Mixed Vegetable Raita – Seasoned Yogurt
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 305mg13%
Potassium 105mg3%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 277IU6%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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