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DISH NAME : VEGETABLE RAITA
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Chilling Time : 20 minutes
Description
Raita is India's answer to salad.It is an integral part of Indian meal, specially in Northern and western India. It has cooling effect specially when had with spicy meals. There are a number of raitas like spinach raita, boondi raita etc.
Note
1) Add salt to raita only just before serving or raita will turn watery.
| Quantity | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Curd (not sour) |
| 0.25 Cup | Cucumber cubed |
| 0.25 Cup | Onion cubed |
| 0.25 Cup | Tomato, deseeded and cubed |
| 1 Tsp. | Cumin roasted and powdered |
| 0.5 Tsp. | Chilli powder |
| 1 No. | Greeen chilli,chopped |
| 1 Tbsp. | Corriander leaves chopped fine |
| Salt to taste |
Method
1) Beat curd lightly.
2) Add all the prepared vegetables.
3) Mix in cumin and chilli chopped.
4) Before serving, add salt to taste. Garnish with corriander leaves and chilli powder.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with pulaos, biryanis , parathas etc. Tastes best when served chilled.