Onion Raita recipe for Biryani/ Pulao – Simple raita made with thick curd, onions, green chili and coriander. It is the most common side dish served with any biryani or pulao in Indian cuisine.

There are many other types of raita like Palak raita, crispy palak raita, boondi raita, carrot raita, fruit raita, raita with pepper and cumin powder.

Serve with Chicken biryani, Chicken pulao, Mutton biryani,. Prawns biryani, Prawns pulao, Vegetable biryani, Vegetable pulao.

The key to perfect raita is the curd (yogurt or dahi) you choose. It shouldn’t be too thick or too thin and make sure the taste of curd is not too sweet or sour.

STEP BY STEP ONION RAITA RECIPE WITH PHOTOS:

Take curd in a mixing bowl and beat or blend it to achieve thick consistency.
Wash and finely chop Onions, chili and coriander, grate carrot.
Add salt, onions, carrot, chili, coriander to curd and mix well.
Serve with biryani and pulao.

Check out Pulao recipes:

Pressure Cooker Chicken Pulao Recipe

Prawns Pulao Recipe (Shrimps Pulao)

Vegetable Pulao Recipe (Rice Cooker/ Pressure cooker)

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Onion Raita Recipe

The most common type of raita made with onions, green chilis and coriander, served at restaurants as a side dish with biryani and pulao.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

1 cup Curd
1 small Onion
1 Small Carrot Grated
1 Green chili
3 tbsp Coriander
Salt to taste

Instructions

Take curd in a mixing bowl and beat or blend it to achieve thick consistency
Wash and finely chop Onions, chili and coriander and grate carrot
Add salt, onions, carrot, chili, coriander to curd and mix well.
Serve with biryani or pulao

Notes

Add grated carrots for unique taste while serving with vegetable biryani or pulao.

Keyword Curd, Onion raita, Raita for biryani, Side dish, Vegetable pulao

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