A refreshing and spicy raita.
A refreshing Indian-inspired drink made with yogurt, pepper, and chili peppers.
Raita is a traditional Indian dish that adds freshness and flavor to your meals. It makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled chicken or fried vegetables.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time—
- Resting10 min
- Total15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodmixture
- Estimated cost$2.29 $0.57 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.35
- $0.02
- $0.21
- $0.06
- $0.46
- $0.15
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. ≈ 4 min
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Vary your raita by adding, for example, diced tomatoes, grated zucchini, chopped cilantro, or chopped mint. ≈ 3 min
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or paprika. ≈ 10 min
The bill
A refreshing and spicy raita.
- 5 dl of plain yogurt$1.35
- 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice$0.02
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper$0.21
- 1/2 cup of chili powder$0.06
- 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala$0.46
- About 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger$0.15
- salt$0.04
Total$2.29
that's $0.57 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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