Our Mixed Raitha folds diced onion, tomato and cucumber into cool, creamy yoghurt, seasoned with a touch of roasted cumin. Crunchy, fresh and lightly tangy, it adds texture and freshness to the table, and is the traditional partner of biryani. Spoon it over rice, dip your papadam in it, or use it to tame a hot curry.
A dish with a story
Raitha appears in Indian cookery for centuries as a cooling side to rich and spicy food.
Every household has its own mix — onion and tomato being the most popular in the north.
The mixed raitha is now the go-to side with biryani in Indian restaurants worldwide.
There’s no official recipe for mixed raitha — just the one your grandmother makes, and ours.
Frequently asked questions
What’s in the Mixed Raitha?+
Yoghurt with onion, tomato and cucumber, lightly spiced.
Is it spicy?+
No, it is mild and refreshing.
Cucumber Raitha or Mixed Raitha?+
Cucumber is smoother and simpler; Mixed has more crunch and flavour.
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