Raita Recipe: healthy yogurt dish

Raita is made from curd and many types of vegetables. It is a refreshing Indian dish. It is often served chilled with spicy dishes to add a cooling effect to the taste. The curd mixed with raita is beneficial for health in many ways. Let's know about raita dishes and see how they are made.

We will learn to make different types of raita here: 

Ingredients:

For the Raita:

Plain yogurt (curd)

1cup Bundi

1 small cucumber, finely chopped

1 small tomato, finely chopped 

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 small carrot, grated 

1-2 green chilies, finely chopped 

2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

2 tsp roasted cumin powder

2 tsp black salt or use as per taste

Plain Salt to taste

1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare curd for raita:

In a bowl, whisk curd till it becomes smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner consistency, you can add some water. But don’t add water right now. After the raita is ready, add water accordingly if you find it too thick.

Prepare vegetables:

• Finely chop cucumber, tomato, onion, green chili, mint, and coriander leaves. Keep all separately.
  

• Grate carrots.

Method of making raita:

Bondi Raita

• Add bondi to the whipped curd.

• Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, and green chili. Mix it well.

• Then add chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix. If the raita seems too thick, add some water. Garnish it with coriander leaves and red chili.

Cucumber Raita:

• Add chopped cucumber to the whipped curd.

• Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, normal salt, and green chilies. Mix it well.

• Then add chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix. If the raita seems too thick, you can add some water to it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and red chilies.

Onion Raita:

• Add chopped onion to whipped curd.

• Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, normal salt, and green chilies. Mix it well.

• Then add chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix. If the raita seems too thick, you can add some water to it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and red chilies.

Tomato Raita:

• Add chopped tomato to whipped curd.

• Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, normal salt, and green chilies. Mix it well.

• Then add chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix. If the raita seems too thick, you can add some water to it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and red chilies.

Cucumber and Carrot Raita:

• It is made in the same way as other raitas. Mix chopped cucumber and carrot in whipped curd.

• Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, and green chilies to it. Mix it well.

• Then add chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix. If the raita seems too thick, you can add some water to it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and red chilies.

Serve chilled:

Keep the raita in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

You can serve vegetable raita as a side dish with biryani, pulao, aloo paratha, or any other spicy Indian food.

Benefits of Dahi (Curd)

Curd or yogurt is a popular dairy product that provides us with many health benefits. People include curd in their diet in many ways. Let's know about some of its benefits:

1. Curd is made from milk, so it contains calcium in adequate amounts, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.

2. It contains high-quality protein.

3. Curd contains many essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, and Phosphorus.

4. Curd contains beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Probiotics aid digestion and may help reduce inflammation.

5. The probiotics present in curd may help improve lactose digestion.

6. The probiotics present in curd promote the production of antibodies and increase the activity of immune cells to boost immune function.

7. Regular consumption of curd can help reduce bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol.

8. The high calcium and vitamin D in yogurt helps maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis.

9. The moisturizing properties of yogurt help keep the skin hydrated.

10. Yogurt has a low glycemic index, which helps control blood sugar levels.

Quinoa Upma Recipe: healthy breakfast idea

Healthy and Tasty Dal Paratha: rich in nutrients

Healthy Spinach Dal (Palak Dal): full of nutrition

Beetroot Paratha Recipe: Healthy and tasty Breakfast