Healthy Raita

 HEALTHY RAITA


Five types of healthy raita


Author: Seema Priyadarshani

Cuisine: Indian

Dish: Side dish


                         
                   The beauty of our platter resides in the side dishes. Raita is one such dish which provides an intresting company to our main courses. The white and plain raita may not burst spice of flavour in our mouth but it is certainly refreshing.It  lightens our tastebud and usually comes as a relief from heavy spices.I like raita as every time i serve it to my guest they demands a second help of it. I often serve  raita with my biryanis and pulaos. Its utmost lovable quality is that it can be made in no time. When ever i get a hand on curd I end up making raita as it easy to make and could be prepared with everyday household ingredients.
                          I often add raita to my everyday cooking as almost everyone around is a great fan of it. It tastes great with regular  rice and dal. It is also good for those looking for healtheir options of food. This is because its completly oil free and nutritious.I keep wotking on my raitas to make it even more favorite  choice  of  my foodie friends and family.
                            I have shared a few simple recipes in my blog. It may be usefull especially when you are searching for a quick side dish. I have tried to give variations by adding dry fruits, veggis, fruits and spices in mouth watering combinations.

 1.    Kheera raita,Cucumbet and curd dip


 

Prep time :10 min
Cook time:05min
Total time:15min


Cusine:Indian
Dish:     Side dish
Author:Seema Priyadarshani


Ingredients :


1.    1cup sliced onion

2.    1cup cucumber peel and cut into small pieces

3.    1and 1/2 cup fresh curd(dahi)

4.    1tablespoon grated ginger

5.    2green chilli chopped

6.    1tablespoon redchili powder

7.    1/4tablespoon sugar or 1/2tablespoon honey

8.     1tablespoon roasted cumin seed

9.     1tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

10.   Salt to taste 

Method:


    1.         Cut onion into thin slices and cut  cucumber into small pieces


    2.       Take fresh curd in a wide bowl and whisk it


    3.       Add above spices in curd and mix


    4.       Add onion and cucumber in curd. Mix. Addsalt to taste.


    5.      Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and coriander leaves .



   6.       Serve as a side dish with dinner, lunch, or, breakfast




2.     Lauki raita recipe|kaddu raita recipe|bottle gourd and curd dip


                                 
           I usually to make raita with potato, onion, bottle gourd (kaddu), tomato, carrot etc  more raita recipe you will find in my blog.

Prep time :10 min
Cook time:05min
Total time:15min


Cusine:Indian
Dish:     Side dish
Author:Seema Priyadarshani


Ingredients :


1.    1cup. Fresh curd

2.    1tablespoon roasted cumin seed

3.    1tablespoon redchili powder

4.    1tablespoon grated ginger

5.    2green chilli chopped

6.    1tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

7.    1/4tablespoon sugar or 1/2tablespoon honey

8.     1 and 1/2cup lauki grated

9.     1 tablespoon  black salt

10.   Salt to taste

Method:


    1.      In a heavy bottom kadhai boil grated lauki(bottle gourd). After 4 to 5 minutes drain it and keep aside


    2.       Take fresh curd in a wide bowl.whisk it


    3.       Add above spices in curd and mix


    4.       Now add lauki(bottle gourd) and mix.Add salt to taste


    5.      Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder ,black salt,chopped green chilli and coriander leaves .

   6.       Lauki(Bottle gourd) raita is now ready.


   Note:

1.          Use fresh curd.
2.          More spice can be added as per taste 

 3.       Carrot raita recipe |Gajar raita recipe


                      Raita is a very delicious dish though It has very simple and quick recipe. It can be prepared with those ingredients which are easily available in every household. In summer curd is very common in Indian home ,to give variety to lunch or dinner platter different types of side dish is prepared.Raita is one of those dish.
                    I usually to make raita with potato, onion, bottle gourd (kaddu), tomato, carrot etc  more raita recipe you will find in my blog.

Prep time :10 min
Cook time:05min
Total time:15min


Cusine:Indian
Dish:     Side dish
Author:Seema Priyadarshani

Ingredients :


1.    1cup. Fresh curd

2.    1tablespoon roasted cumin seed

3.    1tablespoon redchili powder

4.    1tablespoon grated ginger

5.    2green chilli chopped

6.    1tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

7.    1/4tablespoon sugar or 1/2tablespoon honey

8.     1and 1/2cup grated carrot


Method:

     1.      Grate 1 and 1/2 cup carrot


    2.       Take fresh curd in a wide bowl


    3.       Add above spices in curd and mix


    4.       Now add grated carrot and mix.Add salt to taste


    5.      Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder,black salt,chopped green chilli and coriander leaves .

    6.      Carrot raita is  now ready to serve.

   Note:

1.          Use fresh curd.
2.          More spice can be added as per taste 

     

4.     Tomato raita recipe, Tomato dip

  Raita is avery delicious dish though It has very simple and quick recipe. It can be prepared with those ingredients which are easily available in every household. In summer curd is very common in Indian home ,to give variety to lunch or dinner platter different types of side dish is prepared.Raita is one of those dish.
                    I usually to make raita with potato, onion, bottle gourd (kaddu), tomato, carrot etc  more raita recipe you will find in my blog.



Prep time :10 min
Cook time:05min
Total time:15min


Cusine:Indian
Dish:     Side dish
Author:Seema Priyadarshani

Ingredients :


1.    1cup. Fresh curd

2.    1tablespoon roasted cumin seed

3.    1tablespoon redchili powder

4.    1tablespoon black peppercorn powder

5.    2green chilli chopped

6.    2tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

7.    Salt to taste

8.    Two medium size tomato

9.    1/2tablespoon grated ginger



Method:


1.     Cut tomato in small pieces

2.     Take fresh curd in a wide bowl and whisk it

3.       Add above spices in curd and mix  .

4.      Now add tomato pieces and mix.Add salt to taste. 

5.      Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and coriander leaves .

6.      Tomato raita is ready to serve.

Note:

1.  Use fresh curd.

2.  More spice can be added .

5.          Palak Raita recipe  /palak and curd dip recipe

                      Raita is avery delicious dish though It has very simple and quick recipe. It can be prepared with those ingredients which are easily available in every household. In summer curd is very common in Indian home ,to give variety to lunch or dinner platter different types of side dish is prepared.Raita is one of those dish.

                    I usually to make raita with potato, onion, bottle gourd (kaddu), tomato, carrot etc  more raita recipe you will find in my blog.

Prep time :10 min

Cook time:05min

Total time:15min

Cusine:Indian

Dish:     Side dish

Author:Seema Priyadarshani

Ingredients :

1.    1cup. Fresh curd

2.    1tablespoon roasted cumin seed

3.    1tablespoon redchili powder

4.    1tablespoon grated ginger

5.    2green chilli chopped

6.    1tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

7.    1/4tablespoon sugar or 1/2tablespoon honey

8.     1and 1/2cup palak chopped, boiled and drained

9.     1tablespoon black salt

10.    Salt to taste

Method:

    1.     Boil finely chop palak for 3 to 5 min.

Drain and keep aside.

    2.       Take fresh curd in a wide bowl.Whisk it nicely.

    3.       Add above spices in curd and mix

    4.       Now add palak and mix.Add salt to taste

    5.      Garnish with roasted cumin powder, red chili powder ,chopped green chilli and coriander leaves .

Note:

1.    Use fresh curd.

2.    More spices can be added as per taste.