Mix Vegetable Raita is a classic Indian mixed raita made with yogurt, fresh raw vegetables, and mild spices. It pairs well with all curries, pulaos, biryanis, and parathas.
Mixed raita is effortless to make and can be customized with different vegetables and seasonings, making it a versatile addition to any meal!
🔍 Quick Look: Mix Vegetable Raita
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🍳Servings: 5
- 📊 Calories: ~58kcal per serving
- ⭐ Difficulty: Super easy
- 📌 Pro Tip: Use full-fat whole milk yogurt for a rich, creamy consistency
Mixed veg raita is a staple in Indian cuisine, offering a balance of taste and texture. Raita is often served alongside spicy curries, biryanis, and other rich dishes to balance the heat and add a refreshing contrast.
It's typically made by mixing yogurt with various ingredients:
- Boondi: Indian fried chickpea balls for boondi raita.
- Cucumber: For kheera raita or a refreshing cucumber dip.
- Pineapple: For a tropical pineapple raita.
- Onions: For a classic onion raita.
- Vegetables: For an all-time hit, mix veg raita.
- Fruits: For a sweet twist in fruit raita.
- Mint: For pure mint bliss, mint yogurt dip.
- Mint and mayonnaise: For an all-purpose dip with a burst of freshness.
Each variation brings its unique flavor, letting you customize the raita to suit your meal.
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Ingredients
To make raita with vegetables, you need these items:
The base of the raita is yogurt, which provides probiotics that aid digestion and promote gut health. I use thick homemade yogurt prepared from whole milk.
Grate cucumber and carrot for the best texture. Finely chop the onion and coriander. Love fresh veggie fillings? Try them in a guacamole veggie sandwich for a quick, creamy, and satisfying meal.
Salt and raita masala for seasoning. Raita masala gives this yogurt a tangy, aromatic flavour. If unavailable, simply replace it with cumin powder.
Feel free to check out my homemade raita masala recipe on the blog- it's made with just four ingredients.
Mint leaves lend a refreshing, minty twist to the raita dip. If you don't have fresh mint leaves, dried ones work just as well.
You can easily make it at home by following a few simple steps from my guide on how to dry mint leaves.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make mixed vegetable raita?
Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add salt and raita masala powder. Stir well to mix the seasoning.
Mix in grated cucumber, finely chopped onion, grated carrot, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Sprinkle the dried mint leaves over the top for a minty aroma and flavour. It is an optional step, but it enhances the aroma of this yogurt dip!
Drizzle some 2-ingredient chilli oil on top for a vibrant look and a touch of heat. Serve chilled mixed veg raitha as a side dish.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy it with rice dishes such as Bombay chicken biryani, peas rice, and pumpkin rice.
It complements parathas like egg parathas, stuffed paneer aloo parathas, or plain ones.
Serve it with curries like ghee bhuna chicken, rajma curry, and matar mushroom masala.
Complements well with lentils and vegetables like black chickpeas, white lentils, and fenugreek potatoes.
Works well with tandoori chicken, kebabs, or grilled fish.
Dressing for pastas, such as chicken corn pasta salad.
Drizzle over the aloo chana chaat or serve with snacks for an extra burst of freshness.
Tips
Whisk the yogurt well before adding the vegetables.
Use full-fat whole milk yogurt for a rich, creamy consistency.
Add green chillies or spicy red chutney for a spicier raita.
Serve mixed veg raita chilled for the best flavor.
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Mix Vegetable Raita (Healthy Indian Yogurt Dip)
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Yogurt
- 1 Cucumber
- ½ Carrot
- ¼ Onion
- Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Raita masala / Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Dried mint leaves
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Wash all the vegetables thoroughly. Grate the cucumber and carrot. Finely chop the onion and cilantro.
Prepare the raita base
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add salt and raita masala or cumin powder, then whisk again to combine.
Assembly
- Add all the prepared vegetables to the yogurt and stir well.
- Garnish with dried mint leaves. Serve chilled for the best flavor.
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Notes
- Whisk the yogurt well before adding the vegetables.
- Use full-fat whole milk yogurt for a rich, creamy consistency.
- Add green chillies or spicy red chutney for a spicier raita.
- Serve mixed veg raita chilled for the best flavor.
- Check out my homemade raita masala recipe on the blog- it's made with only four ingredients.
- Learn how to dry mint leaves at home.
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