Raita By Dimpleshah
by Dimpleshah
12 Apr 2001
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A compilation of easy raita recipes for people who want to know how to make a raita using simple ingredients. Cucumber raita is a thin beaten curd mix with grated cucumber and seasonings. Pair cucumber raita with biryani or any stuffed Paratha recipe.
Raita By Dimpleshah recipe - How to make Raita By Dimpleshah
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3 tbsp grated coconut
4 green chillies
1/2 " piece ginger (adrak), chopped
1 bunch coriander (dhania), finely chopped
1 cup curds (dahi), mixed well
salt to taste
For Tempering
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 cup cumin seeds (jeera)
1 red chilli, halved
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a few curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 1/2 tsp oil
Method
- Grind the coconut, green chilies, ginger, and part of the coriander leaves to a fine paste.
- Add to the curds and mix well. add salt.
- Heat the oil. add all the ingredients or tempering.
- When the mustard seed splutter and the dals turn golden, add to the salad.
- Garnish with the rest of the chopped coriander leaves.
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