Refreshing Onion Raita with Mint and Cumin

Description:
A refreshing side dish featuring crunchy onions, green chilies, mint, and coriander leaves, all combined with smooth curd and spices. This cooling raita is a perfect accompaniment to your main meal, adding flavor and a burst of freshness.

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup curd
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs mint leaves, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

Instructions

1. Begin by thinly slicing the onion. Finely chop the green chili, mint, and coriander leaves.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the curd, salt, and cumin powder, and mix well.
3. Add the water to adjust the consistency as needed, and stir to combine.
4. Mix in the prepared onions, green chilies, mint, and coriander.
5. Once everything is well incorporated, your Onion Raita is ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion: Serve this Onion Raita alongside your favorite biryani like Ambur Star Chicken Biryani or Chettinad Mint Potato Biryani, and pair it with a side of Mirchi Ka Salan for a delicious and complete meal.