Tag: veggie raita

  • Beetroot Raita Recipe

    Beetroot Raita

    It’s an awesome Yogurt dip(Raita) especially for Veggie lovers. Beatroot is also a great source of iron so give it to all who are suggested to take iron.Must try this Beetroot Raita Recipe, you’ll like it.

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

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 2[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 medium beetroot
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 green chili, chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
    • A few cilantro leaves for garnishing
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

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    Step 1

    Cook the beetroot either in the microwave or in a pot with water.

    Step 2

    For the microwave, place it in a microwavable-pan of water 1 inch high, prick with fork and cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes until done.

    Step 3

    Peel off the skin.

    Step 4

    Grate the beetroot and put in a serving bowl.

    Step 5

    Add yogurt to it and mix well.

    Step 6

    Add sugar, salt and cumin powder to it and mix.

    Step 7

    Heat the oil in a pan, season it with black mustard seeds and the chopped green chilies.

    Step 8

    When the seeds start to sputter, remove from the stove and add the seasoned oil to the beetroot and yogurt mixture.

    Step 9

    Garnish the beetroot salad with coarsely chopped cilantro leaves. Beetroot Raita is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with paratha or any curry.

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  • Cool & Refreshing Tomato Raita Recipe (The Perfect Dip!)

    Tomato Raita

    Tomato Raita is one of the easiest condiment recipes which does not require any cooking and can be made at home by combining chopped tomatoes and yogurt. This tomato raita recipe is a great accompaniment for spicy dishes.Goes great with spicy pilafs or any spicy dishes.

    Tomato Raita recipe
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    Tomato Raita recipe
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    Check it out the Tomato Raita Recipe  here!!

    Prep Time:5 minutes

    Cook Time:not required

    Servings:2

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients: 

    • 2 tomatoes
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 green chili, chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • few coriander leaves
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala powder

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Beat yogurt in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    Add chopped tomatoes, green chili, salt, cumin seeds, and a pinch of chaat masala.

    Step 3

    Mix well.

    Step 4

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle remaining chaat masala over it. Tomato raita is ready to serve.

    Recipe Note’s

    • You can add black pepper powder along with or instead of green chili according to your taste.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with rice or bread immediately or after cooling in the fridge for sometime.

    If you like Tomato Raita Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Tomato Raita, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Red Radish Raita Recipe

    Red Radish Raita

    This raita is good for health and a great summer treat that’s packed with a lot of nutrients that come from radish and lots of calcium that comes from the yogurt. Super Easy and Healthy raita with red radishes. Its really a easiest one with thick yogurt and grated red radish. Check it out the Red Radish Raita Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:2 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 bunch red radish
    • 1 green chilli
    • 1 cup of yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • Salt to taste
    • Few fresh coriander leaves

    For tarka/tempering:

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds

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    Step 1

    Wash and grate radish.

    Step 2

    Chop chilli and coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds.

    Step 4

    When they crackle, add the tarka to the bowl and mix.

    Step 5

    If desired you can add crushed peanuts to this raita. Red Radish Raita is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with Pulao, Biryani or any kind of curry.

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  • Gajar Ka Raita Recipe

    Gajar Ka Raita

    Easy raita with carrots (gajar) as main ingredient. Rainbow Carrots (gajar) are used to make this easy Raita, giving it a visual appeal. This hot and cold salad with an interesting and simple dressing is ideal for summer. Check it out the Gajar Ka Raita recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 5 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 5 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 12[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 5 carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
    • 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips for garnish
    • 1 quart plain whole-milk yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 teaspoons black or brown whole cumin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into medium pieces

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    Step 1

    Combine 5 cups carrots, yogurt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Heat the oil in a very small skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

    Step 3

    Add the cumin and fennel seeds, and let fry until they pop, about 5 seconds.

    Step 4

    Immediately pour the oil and the seeds over the carrot mixture.
    Stir to combine.

    Step 5

    Salt to taste; add mint and toss.

    Step 6

    Garnish with mint leaves and carrot strips. Gajar Ka Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with biryani, paratha or any curry.

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  • Mint Raita Recipe (Refreshing Mint Dip)

    Mint Raita

    A deliciously quick and easy  yogurt sauce.  This is a cool, fresh raita that takes seconds to make. It’s made by combining yogurt with mint, lemon juice and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy as a dipping sauce or serve alongside anything spicy to cool the palate.

    Pudina raita has a very cooling effect when served in summers. It’s a very refreshing and flavorful raita. This is one of my favorite raita recipe. Pudina raita goes great with parathas, biryani and pulaos. Check it out the recipe here!!

    Check it out the Mint Raita recipe here!!

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    • 6 tbsp mint leaves
    • 5 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • Salt and Pepper

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    Step 1

    Pound pomegranate seeds in yogurt.

    Step 2

    Blend all the ingredients together.

    Step 3

    Garnish with mint leaves. Mint Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with BBQ, Biryani, Pulao or any other meal.

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  • The Perfect Partner: Cucumber Raita Complements Any Pakistani Meal!

    Cucumber Raita

    A yogurt cucumber sauce served with Indian and Pakistani food, and for dipping. Famous Raita where Greek yogurt gets flavored with grated and chopped cucumber along with hint of spices and mint. Cucumber and mint make an amazingly refreshing salad when stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Do try out the Cucumber Raita Recipe and send me the feedback please.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 0 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cucumber – peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
    • 2 cups yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
    • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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    Step 1

    Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

    Step 2

    Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cucumber Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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  • Cool & Refreshing: The Perfect Cucumber Mint Raita Recipe for Summer!

    Cucumber Mint Raita

    A cool, fresh Cucumber Mint Raita  that takes seconds to make. Use it to top fiery curries or as a dip for pakora’s.  Do try out the Cucumber Mint Raita Recipe and send me the feedback please.

    Cucumber Mint Raita

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    • 600 ml yogurt
    • 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
    • 2 tbsp chopped, fresh mint
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chat masala
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt

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    Step 1

    Put the yogurt in a bowl.

    Step 2

    Beat lightly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Step 3

    Add all the other ingredients and mix.

    Step 4

    Cover and refrigerate till ready to eat. Cucumber Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve with Pakoras, Paratha etc.

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

  • Vegetable Raita Recipe

    Vegetable Raita

    Yoghurt with a mix of veggies serves as an accompaniment for biryani /paratha etc. A Must try recipe !!

    Vegetable Raita Recipe
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    Check it out the Vegetable raita recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:not required minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Very Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 Cup yogurt
    • 2 Chopped onions
    • 1/2 Chopped tomato
    • 1 Grated cucumber
    • 1/2 tsp Red chilli flakes
    • 2 Green chilies.
    • 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin seeds
    • Salt to taste

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    Step 1

    Beat the yogurt until smooth.

    Step 2

    Add chopped onion, tomato and grated cucumber, chopped green chilies Mix well.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle red chili flakes, roasted cumin seeds and salt. Vegetable Raita is ready to serve. Enjoy!

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    • Serve along with biryani and paratha.

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    If you like Vegetable Raita Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Vegetable Raita, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.