Pineapple Raita

Elevate your meals with the refreshing and tropical flavors of Pineapple Raita, a creamy Indian side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Made with juicy, diced pineapple—either fresh or canned—folded into thick, velvety yogurt, this raita is seasoned with a hint of sugar, a dash of roasted cumin, and a pinch of red chili powder for a gentle kick. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it pairs beautifully with rich dishes like biryani, pulao, or curry, offering a cooling contrast to spicy main courses. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, Pineapple Raita is an effortless way to bring a burst of tropical freshness to your table. Serve it chilled for the ultimate summertime side!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (diced) Pineapple (fresh or canned)
• 2 cups Plain yogurt (thick, unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Pineapple juice (optional, if using canned pineapple)

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh pineapple, peel the pineapple and cut out the core. Dice 1 cup of fresh pineapple into small pieces. If using canned pineapple, dice the slices into small cubes and reserve 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice for later use.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in the diced pineapple pieces and mix gently.

Step 4

Add sugar, salt, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

Step 5

If using canned pineapple, add 1 tablespoon pineapple juice to enhance the flavor (optional). Mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust salt, sugar, or spices to your preference.

Step 7

Garnish the raita with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish with biryani, pulao, or any spicy Indian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	467.9

Total Fat 11.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 48mg	0%
Sodium 2733.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 51.4g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 256.0IU	0%
Calcium 1004.1mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 1429.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 51.4%