Onion raita recipe | How to make onion raita

10 min

Onion raita is a common side dish in India used as condiment for mainly biryani. Learn how to make it perfectly with video, step by step photos.

10 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion
  • 1/2 cup Curd
  • 1 tbsp Cream (or 1/4 cup milk)
  • 1 Green chilli (slit)
  • 1/2 Tomato (deseeded, chopped finely)
  • 2 tbsp Carrot (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and wash onion. Cut into two and remove the dried thick part on the top.

  2. 2

    Take a mandoline slicer, hold the onion vertically. Slice the onion. Crush gently to separate the petals.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, place sliced onion, little salt. Mix and keep aside for 5 mins. This softens onion, brings out the flavor well as it sweats.

  4. 4

    Take curd (plain yogurt) in a mixing bowl. Beat smoothly using a whisk.

  5. 5

    Mix in the sliced onion, finely chopped tomato, carrot, coriander, green chilli, required salt, cream (or milk if adding) and mix well.

  6. 6

    Adjust the consistency as needed using water/ milk.

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