onion raita for biryani
Onion raita is perfect for any biryani or rice pilau dish.
Made with a combination of yoghurt and finely sliced onions, the raita recipe adds a lightness to heavy biryani meals.
I’ve added pomegranates not only as a means of adding color to the dish but also to enhance the flavors of the yogurt dish by adding crunch and natural sweetness to the raita recipe.
What is raita?
If you are not familiar with the word”raita” which is an Indian term.
It’s basically a cooling and refreshing Indian onion salad. This easy side dish is always made with a base of whisked yoghurt.
And there are so many varieties of raita you can make using a yoghurt base.
The raita tastes like any yoghurt dip but has a crunch depending on what you add to it.
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Frequently asked questions about onion raita.
Can I use curd instead of yoghurt to make this onion raita recipe?
Yes, both curd and yoghurt can be used instead of the other. just make sure to whisk it well and remove all lumps.
What to serve with onion raita.
- Serve with any type of biryani or main rice dishes.
- Other vegetarian side dishes to serve with onion raita.
- Meat, poultry and seafood dishes to serve with onion raita.
Explore the recipe website for more serving ideas, these are some of the few meal combos I have served with onion raita.
Utensils and appliances needed.
Medium-sized bowl Whisk or spoon Bowls to separate ingredients Large bowl to assemble ingredients.
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Storing- any leftover onion raita can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated.
Avoid freezing and consume within 24 hours.
How to make onion raita
The ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
The ingredients to make the onion raita recipe.
2 medium-sized onions sliced very thin 1 cup of yoghurt whisked or stirred until smooth 1 tablespoon of sugar(only if you prefer the raita to be sweet) 2 green chillies chopped thin(optional) 1 cup of pomegranate seeds(optional) 1/2 a cup of chopped coriander leaves(optional) Salt to season
Slice the onion as thin as you can and set it aside. Add the quantity of yoghurt (1 cup) into a bowl. stir or whisk until smooth. Add sugar(1 tbs, optional), stir until dissolved then season with salt.
How and when to assemble the onion raita.
Assembling the raita depends on the time you are serving the yoghurt onion dish. Have the three components(whisked yoghurt, onions, and pomegranate)in separate bowls and refrigerate. 30 minutes into serving time, add the onions into the whisked yoghurt. Garnish with pomegranates and serve immediately.
Serve with any of the biryani, pilau recipe or side dish options given above.
