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.