Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt (Dahi) and can be used as either a sauce or dip. The yogurt mabe seasoned with coriander, cumin, mint, cayenne pepper and other herbs and spices.
I have chosen the simple method that can be found in many restaurants. Feel free to add other spices that will make the condiment even more tailored to your taste.
It’s quick and easy and beats the Raita’s that are bought in jars from the supermarkets that taste artificial and are full of preservatives.
Al
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Nice Al how are you gettin on with the jalfrezi recipe lookin forward to that one
Thanks again Al 🙂
I love this with chicken tikka, salad, popadoms & a squeeze of lemon juice.
I love all of your work, amazing food. thank you so much Al
Mint raita does not need Mango chutney or sugar, nothing to do BIR, just use good yoghurt, fresh mint and cucumber…
Tried it Al, found it far too sweet. I tasted it after the Mango Chutney and thought that was ok however the sugar was too much for me, gritty to boot. Regards Al.
Text says natural yogurt, video shows Greek style, which is sharper, so would need sweetening – which do you recommend?
Ahhh what to do when you can't buy mint sauce (I'm not in England!)?
have you done a recipe for onion Bharji Al?
I prefer the videos without narrative…great stuff
Instead of Cayenne pepper a nice touch is to get some fresh green chilli's and bash them up with some rock salt to a paste and add that, Gives this dip a lovely kick
Tried many variants of this but this is the closest I have got to BIR:-
Yoghurt Mint Sauce
400ml natural yoghurt
3 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs mint sauce (same as in Al's vid)
1 tbs mango chutney
2 tsp castor sugar
1/2 tsp chilli powder (or to taste)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp yellow colour food colouring. Powder is best
Add a splash of milk to get desired consistency
Whizz the lot up in a blender
Makes approx 600ml
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Bogie Knight
Hi Al the raita I get from my local takeaway is always yellow and delicious. Most people just call it tikka sauce. I haven't been able to replicate it and I cant find a recipe online. By the way I followed your Madras recipe to the letter….WoW.
ive been wondering why your spice piles are so big. your tea spoons are tablespoons lol. absolutely amazing recipes though, ive made all the curries on your channel and they are delicious
I can't believe it has taken me more years than I care to think to find a recipe that replicates the restaurant/takeaway sauce exactly and it's this is easy I did put a little less sugar in and little more mint but it's exact my whole family are now addicted and I think our takeaway has lost a few customers. From your recipes. Thanks
This video is now 7 years old and I’m a recent subscriber in April 2022. Can’t believe how easy and authentic this recipe is. Thank you very much 👍
Thank you for this great and easy recipe made this earlier taste’s amazing 👍
just youghurt and mint sauce, its all you need, simple, and healthier
Just found this and have to say its the best, and tastes exactly like the little pots that takeaway give you, ty sooo much I love love it.