Potato Raita

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, spiced yogurt salad with tender potatoes and fresh herbs
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Potato raita is a refreshing and comforting side dish that adds a creamy, cooling element to any Indian meal. This version features tender boiled potatoes folded into a smooth, tangy yogurt base enriched with half-and-half for extra silkiness. The flavor profile is warm and aromatic, driven by earthy cumin powder and a hint of black pepper, while fresh chopped coriander provides a bright, herbal finish. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Serve it alongside spicy curries, grilled meats, or rice bowls to balance heat with cool richness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a quick accompaniment to leftover takeout, this dish brings authentic home-style comfort to your table every time.

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Potato Raita

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 1180.1

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Potato raita is a refreshing and comforting side dish that adds a creamy, cooling element to any Indian meal. This version features tender boiled potatoes folded into a smooth, tangy yogurt base enriched with half-and-half for extra silkiness. The flavor profile is warm and aromatic, driven by earthy cumin powder and a hint of black pepper, while fresh chopped coriander provides a bright, herbal finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Serve it alongside spicy curries, grilled meats, or rice bowls to balance heat with cool richness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a quick accompaniment to leftover takeout, this dish brings authentic home-style comfort to your table every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place plain yogurt, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper into a blender.
  2. Blend on medium speed for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the boiled, diced potatoes to the bowl.
  5. Gently fold the potatoes into the yogurt mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle the cumin powder over the potato mixture.
  7. Fold in the fresh chopped coriander leaves.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. Stir gently before serving and garnish with additional coriander if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1180.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 126.5g195%
Saturated Fat 21.2g106%
Cholesterol 16.5mg6%
Sodium 4942.2mg206%
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 7.1g
Protein 6.1g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: potato, raita, yogurt, indian, cucumber, side, salad, vegetarian, cumin, coriander, cream, spicy, cooling, easy, quick, healthy, dairy, summer, appetizer
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