Raita is an amazingly and a yummy side dish made of yoghurt to which chopped veggies / fruits / herbs are added. It is an essential accompaniment to pulao, biryani, khichdi, jeera rice, etc. Hence, it is an integral part of an Indian menu. There are various types of raita that can be dished out in a jiffy.
So let me share my version of a very easy and a simple raita made of two main ingredients - pomegranate and cucumber. I have combined both fruit and veggie to make this delectable and healthy raita. Do give it a try by following the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 1 cup thick yoghurt, whisked
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp. pomegranate pearls
- 3 tbsp. cucumber, chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
- salt to taste
In a serving bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients.
Garnish as desired and serve as a side dish with pulao, biryani, khichdi, jeera rice, etc.
To the blended yoghurt + water, add pomegranate pearls, cucumber,
green chilies, coriander & mint leaves,
roasted cumin powder, red chili flakes, pepper powder & salt.
Garnish as desired & serve with pulao, biryani, khichdi, jeera rice, etc.
Here is a nice healthy way to start your day. Enjoy this easy and simple to assemble - 'Fruity Poha Delight' first thing in the morning for some energy boost. It will also give you a much needed relief in checking your waistline. You can choose any of your favorite fruit to go with the brown poha and yoghurt mix.
The addition of a pinch of salt, cardamom powder and kewra water gives a balance and a lingering aroma to the end product. You can also serve this amazing concoction as an after meal dessert or as and when you desire.
- 1/2 cup poha / flattened rice
- 1 cup yoghurt
- pinch of salt
- 2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
- 1 tsp. kewra water
- pinch of cardamom powder
- 1 peach, chopped
- 1 plum chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate pearls
Wash the poha well (I used brown poha) and then soak it in water for 15 minutes or till it turns soft. Drain and add in the yoghurt and all other ingredients (except the fruits)
Now take a glass and pour in 2-3 tbsp. of the the poha-yoghurt mix. Then arrange a layer of some of the chopped peach (or any other fruit of your choice).
Layer few spoonful of the poha mix over it and again a layer of a different fruit and so on till you reach the top.
Garnish with some pomegranate pearls and relish as and when desired. Bon Appetit!!
