10/08/2026
Biryani + onion raita = a match that never disappoints. 🌿
There’s something about a flavorful, aromatic biryani paired with cool, creamy raita. The contrast in temperature, texture, and spice makes every bite better.
And this isn’t just any onion raita.
Mine gets a little extra flavor from fresh green chili, coconut, and mustard seeds—with plenty of cilantro or mint on top.
My simple onion raita
🧅 1 sweet onion, finely diced
🥣 3 cups Greek yogurt
🌶️ 2 green chilies, blended — adjust to your taste
🥥 2 tbsp grated coconut
🌱 1 tbsp mustard seeds
🧂 Salt to taste
🌿 Cilantro or mint for garnish
Mix the diced onion, Greek yogurt and salt. Blend the green chilies, coconut and mustard seeds, then stir into the yogurt mixture. Finish with fresh cilantro or mint.
Cool, creamy, spicy, crunchy—and the perfect side for biryani.
And yes, you can absolutely enjoy rice as part of a nourishing meal. I like to think about what I can add to the plate—vegetables, legumes, yogurt and flavorful sides—rather than what I need to take away.
Save this raita recipe for your next biryani night.
And send this to the person who believes biryani is incomplete without raita. 💚
Team cilantro or team mint?