6. * RAITAS *
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6.1 BOONDI RAITA
INGREDIENTS
Seasonings:
1 tbsp Urad dal
1 tbsp Channa dal
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 pinch Asafetida powder
1 tsp Fresh grated ginger
2 cups Yogurt 1 cup Boondhi
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil and fry the seasonings.
- After seasonings cool, add yogurt and boondhi.
6.2 BEETS RAITA
INGREDIENTS
Seasonings:
1 tbsp Urad dal
1 tbsp Channa dal
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 pinch Asafetida powder
2 Dry Red Chillies
2 cups Beets, fresh grated
2 cups Plain yogurt
2 pinches Black pepper powder
1 pinch Salt to taste
2 tsp Cilantro, finely chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil, fry seasonings until they sputter, then set aside to cool.
- Add beets, yogurt, black pepper and salt.
- Garnish with cilantro.
6.3 CUCUMBER RAITA
INGREDIENTS
1 Cucumber, grated
2 cups Yogurt
1 tsp Salt to taste
5-6 stems Cilantro, finely chopped
DIRECTIONS
Mix all the ingredients.
TIPS: * Use sour cream for a richer taste. * Use 1 grated carrot or chopped tomato instead of cucumber. * Add carrots and tomatoes in addition to cucumber. * Use chopped instead of grated cucumbers and carrots.
6.4 RADISH RAITA
INGREDIENTS
Seasonings:
1 tbsp Urad dal
1 tbsp Channa dal
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 pinch Asafetida powder
2 cups Radish, fresh grated
2 cups Plain yogurt
1 tsp Mustard powder
1 pinch Salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil, fry seasonings until they splutter, then set aside to cool.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients
6.5 SPINACH RAITA
INGREDIENTS
½ cup Peanuts
Seasonings:
1 tbsp Urad dal
1 tbsp Chana dal
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 pinch Asafetida powder
1 tsp Fresh grated ginger
4 cups Spinach, finely chopped
3 cups Plain yogurt
1 pinch Salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Roast peanuts and then grind them into coarse powder.
- Heat oil and fry seasonings.
- Add spinach and take off the stove so that the spinach is not well cooked. Set aside to cool.
- Add yogurt, peanut powder and salt.