Meet fruit raita, a delightful fusion of fresh fruit and creamy yogurt, lightly spiced and beautifully balanced. It’s a quick side dish to cool down spicy mains or stand alone as a light, guilt-free treat!
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Reasons to love this fruity raita
- Zero added sugar - The all-natural sweetness of fruits makes this raita super healthy.
- Easy to customise - Imagine your favorite fruits dancing in creamy yogurt.
- Right blend of fruity flavors - This mixed fruit raita awakens your taste buds.
- Ready in 5 minutes - Easy, fuss-free, no-cook recipe that requires zero cooking skills.
- Ideal for summer meals or to complement rich, spicy dishes!
Ingredients for fruit curd
To make this bowl of fruit yogurt bowl, you need the following ingredients:
- Fruits - Use the fruit you like the most. I use these fruits:
- Apple for crunch and mild sweetness.
- Banana makes the yogurt bowl creamy and filling.
- Pear for delicate sweetness and subtle crunch to the fruit raita.
- Juicy grapes for little bursts of flavor and texture.
- Pomegranate seeds make the raita look beautiful. These also add sweetness and a slight tartness that complements the yogurt.
- Yogurt - Thick creamy yogurt works well for this mixed fruit raita.
- Salt - I use black salt, also called kala namak. It adds a subtle umami tang that blends well with raitas.
- Raita masala - An Indian spice blend that adds a warm, earthy aroma and depth to the dish, especially for raitas.
- If interested in a homemade spice blend, feel free to check out my homemade raita masala recipe on the blog- it's made with just four ingredients.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make easy fruit raita?
You can find this easy-to-make fruit raita with yogurt recipe video below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure:
Combine yogurt, salt, and raita masala into a bowl. Whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Next, rinse the fruits thoroughly under running water, then pat them dry. Slice them into bite-sized pieces (image below).
Add all the chopped fruits and gently fold them into the yogurt.
Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled fresh fruit raitha as a side or main as a fruit yoghurt bowl.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate raita with fruits immediately after preparing it. Fruit with yogurt stays fresh for up to 1 day in the fridge. After that, the fruits release water and lose texture, and the yogurt may turn slightly sour.
Freezing is not recommended, as the yogurt can curdle and the fruits become mushy once thawed.
What to serve with fruit raita
- Serve it as a side with curries such as red kidney beans, matar mushroom masala, and curried green peas.
- It tastes delicious with tandoori chicken, kebabs, or grilled fish.
- Use it as a sweet and tangy dressing for pasta, such as chicken corn pasta salad.
- Serve it alongside parathas, like aloo paratha, methi paratha, and stuffed paneer aloo parathas.
- Perfect base for Indian chaat snacks like aloo chana chaat.
FAQ
Yes! You can prepare the yogurt base and chopped fruits a few hours in advance. Just mix them together right before serving to keep the fruits fresh and crisp.
Use fresh, sweet fruits like apple, banana, pomegranate, mango, grapes, or papaya. Avoid watery fruits like watermelon, orange as they make the raita runny.
Always add fruits just before serving and gently fold them in. Avoid juicy fruits or drain any excess liquid if needed.
Yes, you can skip sugar as I did in this recipe. But if you want fruit raita to be on the slightly sweet side, use honey or maple syrup.
Incorporating fruits into your daily diet is a tasty and effective way to stay hydrated, especially during the summer. Make the most of fruity freshness by pairing your meal with my appetising plum cilantro chutney and sipping a chilled, refreshing glass of watermelon smoothie or low FODMAP strawberry smoothie. It’s the perfect way to beat the heat with the goodness of fresh fruits.
Tips
- You can prepare fruit raita a few hours ahead. Keep it chilled and add soft fruits like a banana just before serving to prevent browning.
- Avoid citrus fruits like oranges, kiwis, etc., if you plan to serve raita later, as they may release water and turn bitter.
- Add a few chopped nuts or toasted seeds for crunch.
- Use plant-based yogurt for a vegan version.
- Add maple syrup or honey if you like a sweeter version of fruit raita.
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Fruit Raita
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Ingredients
- ½ Apple
- 10-12 Grapes
- ½ Pear
- ½ Banana
- 2-3 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
- ½ teaspoon Raita masala
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, salt, and raita masala into a bowl. Whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Next, rinse the fruits thoroughly under running water, then pat them dry. Slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add all the chopped fruits and gently fold them into the yogurt.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled mixed fruit raita as a side or main as a fruit yoghurt bowl.
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Notes
- Skip citrus fruits if you're planning to serve the raita later.
- Add texture with a handful of chopped nuts or lightly toasted seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Make it vegan by using plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt.
- Prefer it sweeter? Drizzle in a little maple syrup or honey to enhance the natural fruit flavors.
- If raita masala is unavailable, substitute it with cumin powder. If you can't find black salt, stick with regular salt.
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