Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Pudina Raita (Yogurt-Mint Sauce )


Raita is condiment with a yogurt/ curd base and used as a sauce or a dip. There are a lot of variations that can be done by adding, mint, bond, onions etc. Not only does it add to the taste but also helps in digestion. 

You need:
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Pepper corns - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 1 Clove
Yogurt - 1 Cup
Mint leaves- 14-15 nos.
Green chilies - 2 nos.
Coriander leaves/ Cilantro - 1 tbsp
  1. Grind cumin seeds, pepper corns together. 
  2. Add garlic, 1 tbsp of yogurt, mint leaves,  green chilies, coriander leaves and blend to a fine paste. 
  3. Add this paste to a cup of yogurt and adjust salt to taste.
*This goes very well with any kind of paratha, stuffed paratha, pulao. 
**Chicken chergha is almost always served with this raita.

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