Homemade kachumber raita comes together quickly, uses minimal ingredients and makes a great summer side dish to go with grilled meats, spicy Indian food, and more! 

If you frequent Indian restaurants and love the cuisine, you already know you have to get a side of kachumber raita to complete your meal! And if you’ve never tried it before, you will be blown away. 

It’s perfect to serve with grilled meats and veggies. The yogurt is ultra refreshing, especially when you combine hot weather and the spiciness. 

What is Kachumber Raita?

Kachumber raita is a traditional Indian side dish that combines the flavors of kachumber (a type of salad) with raita (a yogurt-based condiment). It typically includes finely chopped vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes carrots, mixed into yogurt.

Spices such as cumin, coriander, and sometimes chili powder are added for flavor, along with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. The yogurt acts as a cooling agent, making kachumber raita refreshing next to spicy Indian meals. It’s often served with biryanis, pulao, or any Indian curry to balance the heat and add a creamy texture.

What to Eat Kachumber Raita With?

Biryani: The creamy, cooling raita complements the rich and spicy flavors of biryani.

Pulao: Whether it’s vegetable pulao or a meat-based version, kachumber raita adds a nice contrast.

Curries: It’s great alongside spicy curries like chicken curry, lamb curry, or vegetable curry, helping to balance the heat.

Grilled Meats: Tandoori chicken, kabobs, and other grilled meats taste even better with a side of kachumber raita.

Indian Breads: Enjoy it with naan, roti, or paratha to add a creamy texture to bread.

Snacks: It also works well with Indian snacks like samosas or pakoras, offering a cooling dip.

Ingredients Needed: 

• red onion
• English cucumber
• tomato
• cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• salt
• plain Greek yogurt or plain regular yogurt 

How to Make Homemade Kachumber Raita

In a large bowl, mix the salt and lime juice together. Then add the finely diced onions, chopped tomatoes, and cucumbers. 

Stir in the yogurt and mix well until combined. 

How to Store 

Kachumber raita will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5-6 days. 

Tips for Making 

• You can serve it immediately but I recommend chilling for a little bit so the flavors are better. It’s one of those dishes that gets better with time. 
• Feel free to leave out the yogurt for a simple kachumber salad that goes great with any main course meal. 

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• Tortellini Caprese Salad
• Pecan Crusted Halibut
• Cream Cheese Corn Dip
• Chicken and Halloumi Salad
• Honey Jerk Salmon

Kachumber Raita

Homemade kachumber raita comes together quickly, uses minimal ingredients and makes a great summer side dish to go with grilled meats, spicy Indian food, and more!

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Course: condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: homemade kachumber raita, kachumber raita recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Abbie

Ingredients

• 1 small red onion diced small
• ½ English cucumber cut into half moons
• 1 tomato seeded and diced
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or plain regular yogurt

Instructions

• In a bowl, add onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, lime, and salt and mix together well.
• Add yogurt and combine all ingredients well.
• Serve with vegetables, meat, poultry, or fish.

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