Creamy Avocado Raita (Avocado Yogurt Dip)

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Creamy Avocado Raita is a simple no-cook avocado yogurt dip made with cucumber, onion, cumin, coriander, green chili, and lemon juice.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings

Mash avocado in a bowl until it forms a soft base. You do not need to make it completely smooth. A few small avocado pieces can remain if you prefer some texture.
1 avocado
Add the yogurt, cumin powder, salt, black salt, green chili, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix until the avocado is evenly combined with the seasoned yogurt.
1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 green chili, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp black salt, ¼ tsp salt
Mixing these ingredients before adding the vegetables makes it easier to distribute the spices without crushing the cucumber and onion later.
Once the base is ready, add the cucumber and onion. Gently fold them into the yogurt mixture.
½ cup cucumber, ¼ cup onion
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve.

Use a ripe avocado. An underripe avocado makes the raita bland and slightly grainy.
Mash the avocado before adding the yogurt. This makes the base easier to mix evenly.
Do not make the avocado completely smooth. A little texture works well in this raita.
Mix the seasonings into the avocado and yogurt first. Then add the cucumber and onion so they keep their fresh texture.
Black salt gives this raita its distinctive tangy edge. Regular salt works as a substitute, but the flavor will be milder.
Stir the raita before serving if you make it ahead. The cucumber releases some water as it sits.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use them within a day for the best texture and color.