Tag: Yogurt Dips

  • 5-Minute Raita: Make Delicious Pomegranate Raita in Minutes!

    Pomegranate Raita – A slightly different way to prepare sweet and tangy raita. This Raita is made with plain yogurt and red crystals of pomegranate. So easy and delicious too!!

    Check it out Pomegranate Raita recipe here:

    Ready In: 10 minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    This recipe make 4 serving(s).

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups yogurt
    • 1/2 cup red pomegranate
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp caster sugar
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • a pinch of black salt

    Method

    • Place yogurt in a mixing bowl. Whisk with a hand beater.
    • Add sugar.
    • Season with cumin powder, salt and pepper.
    • Mix well.
    • Stir in pomegranate and green chilies.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chill.
    • Sprinkle with coriander leaves
    • Pomegranate Raita is ready  to serve.
    • ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with cutlets or kabobs.
  • Recipe: Potato Raita (Aloo Raita)

    Raita not only makes the food appealing, but also make it tastier. It enhances the taste of the food. This potato raita is made by mixing boiled potatoes, yogurt, ground cumin and garnished with fresh coriander.

    This raita is very delicious and can be tried with rice, dal or with curries.

    Potato Raita recipe
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    Try the easy recipe of potato raita shown below!!

    Ready In: 10 minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    This recipe make 4 serving(s).

    Ingredients

    • 2 large boiled potato, cubed
    • 2 cups plain yogurt
    • 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander
    • 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp chat masala
    • 1/8 tsp salt

    Method

    • Place yogurt in a mixing bowl.
    • Whisk with little water until smooth.
    • Season with salt and cumin powder.
    • Add potatoes; toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle chat masala over the top.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander.
    • Potato Raita is ready to serve.
    • ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • You can serve potato raita with Paratha, Curry or Pulao.

    Nutritional Information:
    Amount per serving.

    • Calories: 197.2
    • Fat: 5.5 g (Saturated Fat: 3.2 g)
    • Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
    • Sodium: 665.3 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 30.0 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
    • Protein: 8.1 g
  • Pineapple Raita Recipe

    Pineapple raita is a sweet refreshing side dish for any meal. To attain the best flavor of pineapple raita, try to get fresh pineapples for the recipe. Serve with grilled chicken and pita bread.

    Pineapple raita recipe
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    Check it out Pineapple Raita recipe here:

    Ready In: 10 minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    This recipe make 8 serving(s).

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
    • 1-1/2 cups diced pineapple
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp mint flakes, dried
    • 1/4 tsp pink peppercorns, crushed
    • a pinch of salt

    Method:

    • In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, sugar, and salt. Stir until smooth.
    • Stir in the pineapple.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chill.
    • Sprinkle with mint flakes and peppercorns.
    • Pineapple Raita is ready to serve.
    • ENJOY!!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with grilled Chicken or kabobs.

     Nutritional Information:

    Amount per serving.

    • Calories: 17
    • Fat: 0.3g (Saturated fat: 0.2g)
    • Protein: 1g
    • Carbohydrate: 2.7g
    • Fiber: 0.1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Iron: 0.1mg
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
  • Mixed Fruit Raita Recipe

    Let make raita in a different way with the combination of your favorite fruits. This mixed fruit raita is a great companion for so many dishes. Simple, easy yet healthy raita.

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    Check it out the Mixed Fruit Raita recipe here:

    Ready In : 10 minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    This recipe make 6 serving(s).

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Plain yogurt
    • 1-1/2 cup pineapple chunks
    • 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
    • 1 cup mango, cubed
    • 3 bananas, sliced
    • 2 apples, cored and diced
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper

    For Garnishing:

    • few coriander leaves

    Method:

    • Place all fruits in a large bowl.
    • Set aside.
    • Place yogurt in a small bowl.
    • Whisk with a hand beater.
    • Stir in sugar until well blended.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Pour yogurt mixture over the fruits.
    • Stir to coat evenly.
    • Drizzle with honey.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves.
    • Delicious Mixed Fruit Raita is ready now.
    • Serve Chilled.
  • Onion Raita Recipe

    Onion Raita

    Onion Raita is a side dish used in Pakistani/Indian meals. It’s a yogurt based dip and can be eaten with any spicy stuff or as it is. Simple to make Tasty too. Check it out the Onion Raita recipe here!!

    Onion Raita recipe
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    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 1 green chili, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp red chillies powder
    • 1/4 tsp chat masala

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4  servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Place yogurt, onion, green chili, water and cumin seeds in a blender. Process until smooth.

    Step 2

    Transfer to a small bowl.

    Step 3

    Stir in remaining ingredients.

    Step 4

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chill.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves. Onion Raita is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Biryani, Tikka or paratha.

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    If you like Onion Raita recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Walnut Chutney Recipe

    This walnut chutney has a crunch from the walnuts and makes the perfect complement to the any Indian meal. If you are looking for perfect tangy spicy chutney, this  Walnut Chutney recipe is the one. Serve it with idli’s, dosas, spread it over a bread, a roll or just mix it with some hot rice and have some chutney rice.

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    • 1 cup walnuts shelled
    • 1/2 cup fresh curd,beaten
    • 4 Kashmir red chillies
    • 1/2 tsp powdered sugar
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Pound walnuts and chillies together.

    Step 2

    Mix curds, salt and sugar well.

    Step 3

    Add pounded nuts and mix well.

    Step 4

    Chill before serving. Walnut Chutney is ready to serve.

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    • Serve it with idli’s, dosas, spread it over a bread, a roll or just mix it with some hot rice and have some chutney rice.

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  • Recipe: Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd with Yogurt)

    Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd with Yogurt)

    Have you ever tried Lauki Raita? It is delicious just like other vegetable’s raita. It goes perfectly with rice and roti. Do try it.

    Lauki Raita Recipe
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    Check it out the Lauki Raita Recipe here!!

    Prep Time:1 hour

    Cook Time:10 minutes

    Servings:12

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups yogurt
    • 1 cup grated lauki ( ghiya/ bottle gourd)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/4 tsp chaat masala powder
    • 1 tsp dry roasted and coarsely ground cumin seeds
    • few mint leaves, for garnishing

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Boil grated lauki with 1 tablespoon water, covered, on a low heat for about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Beat curd with a  beater till smooth and lump free. If the curd is too thick, add some water.

    Step 3

    Add lauki, salt and chaat masala powder to curd and mix well.

    Step 4

    Sprinkle ground cumin seeds over the raita. Garnish with mint leaves. Lauki Raita is ready to serve.

    Recipe Note’s

    • In the winter season, serve lauki raita at room temperature and in summers, refrigerate and serve chilled. [/tab]

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with paratha, daal or any curry.

    If you like Lauki Rait Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Aloo Anar Raita Recipe

    An easy to make to raita recipe. I love all sort of raita’s and don’t hesitate to try out new ones. Wow, both looks terriblly irresistible, loving this aloo anar raita,very catchy and quite interesting. If you want any thing classy in few minutes then you should go for this aloo anar Raita recipe. Check it out the recipe here!!

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    • 1 cup boiled potato (cut into 1 cm dices)
    • 1 cup  pomegranate seeds
    • 1 cup  plain yogurt
    • 1 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
    • 1 green chilly (finely chopped)-this is optional.
    • salt & sugar (to taste)
    • 1/2 tsp  chaat masala

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Beat curd then add salt & sugar. Mix well.

    Step 2

    To this add boiled potato dices & pomegranate seeds. Add green chillies and mix well.

    Step 3

    Add a pinch of chaat masala and mix. Serve in a glass bowl.

    Step 4

    Garnished with finely chopped coriander leaves & chaat powder. Aloo Anar Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Do not make this & keep for long, you make keep all ingredients ready & mix the raita just before serving.

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    • Serve with biryani, paratha or any curry.

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  • Bread Raita Recipe

    This yogurt sauce/dip is immensely simple and fast. Its made with plain yogurt and toasted bread croutons. Check it out the bread raita recipe here!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:0 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 3[/one_third_last]

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    • 2 Bread slices
    • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted
    • a small pinch of salt

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 3 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Cut the corners of the bread and cut into four pieces, totaling 8 pieces.

    Step 2

    Mix the yogurt, milk, sugar and salt.

    Step 3

    In a flat plate arrange 4 pieces of bread and pour half the curd mixture.

    Step 4

    Place the remaining pieces on top and pour the remaining mixture.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle the cumin seeds on top. Refrigerate until chilled. Bread Raita is ready to serve.  Enjoy!

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    • It can be tried with rice, dal or with curries.

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