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Curd Raita

Cultural Context

Curd Raita is a refreshing side dish originating from India, often served with spicy meals to balance flavors. Traditionally made with yogurt, it showcases the use of fresh vegetables and spices, embodying the Indian culinary philosophy of harmony in meals. Today, Raita is enjoyed globally, with variations incorporating different ingredients like fruits or herbs, adapting to local tastes.

IndianINside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups thick curd
1 cup pumpkin, grated
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup beetroot, grated
1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein while buttermilk is more economical.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño offers a similar spice.

cumin powder

🥗Healthier: coriander powder

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Coriander offers a different flavor profile, while black pepper is more accessible.

1

Peel the skin off the pumpkin and chop it into smaller pieces.

2

Grate the pumpkin using a box grater with the finest grating surface.

3

Heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon coconut oil.

4

Add a few mustard seeds and curry leaves to the oil and let them splatter.

5

Add the grated pumpkin and a pinch of salt to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted.

6

Remove the cooked pumpkin into a bowl.

7

In another bowl, add 4 to 5 tablespoons of thick curd.

8

Add 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and whisk the curd into a smooth texture.

9

Add the cooked pumpkin mixture to the curd and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchoppinggrating

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskgraterpanspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

RaitaYogurt Raita

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