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Pahadi Raita – Cucumber Yogurt Raita

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Pahadi Raita — a refreshing flavorful cucumber raita from the northern hills of India, this is no ordinary raita! With heaps of fresh mint, mustard oil, garlic, and green chilies, this is truly the ultimate accompaniment to jazz up any meal and even works great as a dip with papdi or chips! I’ve added some extra grated beetroot, carrot, chopped onions, and tomatoes for some break in texture and it was so good! WATCH HOW TO MAKE PAHADI CUCUMBER YOGURT RAITA: Begin by grinding mustard seeds, salt, and a touch of red chili using a mortar and pestle. This is the traditional way that it is made in places like Uttarakhand and it really helps to bring out the flavors so don’t skip this! Now, we’ll add to our beautiful ground spices some fresh garlic, green chilies, coriander, and these vibrant mint leaves. Grind this into a coarse paste. To this, we’ll add creamy, beaten yogurt. Then comes the crunch and freshness: grated cucumber, carrot, finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and grated beetroot. Don’t forget that …

Instant Cucumber Chili Achaar Pickle

Instant Cucumber Chili Achaar

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Instant Cucumber Chili Achaar — bright and refreshing, this quick pickle is an effortless condiment with flavorful aromatics like fennel and mustard! Pair it with simple Indian meals, chaats, sandwiches, and more for a tangy crunch that is so addicting! Some achaar recipes might seem intimidating with all the ingredients and fermenting time, but this one is totally hassle-free. With just a handful of ingredients and some easy steps, you’ll have a jar of delicious homemade cucumber chili achaar ready to be enjoyed in no time! WATCH HOW TO MAKE INSTANT CUCUMBER CHILI ACHAAR Instant Cucumber Chili Achaar — bright and refreshing, this quick pickle is an effortless condiment with flavorful aromatics like fennel and mustard! Pair it with simple Indian meals, chaats, sandwiches, and more for a tangy crunch that is so addicting!Some achaar recipes might seem intimidating with all the ingredients and fermenting time, but this one is totally hassle-free. With just a handful of ingredients and some easy steps, you'll have a jar of delicious homemade cucumber chili achaar ready to be …

Rajasthani Garlic Chutney

Rajasthani Garlic Chutney

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Rajasthani Garlic Chutney — the quintessential spicy, flavorful accompaniment to any Indian meal, this garlic chutney is super simple to make and packs a punch! With a vibrant red hue from the chilies and spices, this is a foolproof recipe for deep, complex, and rich garlicky flavor that’ll pair well with stuffed parathas, naan, roti and rice! WATCH HOW TO MAKE RAJASTHANI GARLIC CHUTNEY: Rajasthani Garlic Chutney — the quintessential spicy, flavorful accompaniment to any Indian meal, this garlic chutney is super simple to make and packs a punch!With a vibrant red hue from the chilies and spices, this is a foolproof recipe for deep, complex, and rich garlicky flavor that’ll pair well with stuffed parathas, naan, rice, and any meal! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me …

Pico De Gallo Salsa

Pico De Gallo (Salsa)

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Pico de Gallo — bright, zingy, and bursting with color, this is the ultimate Mexican salsa to pair with tacos, burrito bowls, and more! Featuring orange juice and lemon zest with the usual tomato-onion-cilantro dice, this is not your usual pico de gallo! This quick and easy homemade Pico de Gallo salsa is a perfect accompaniment to your Mexican inspired dishes! WATCH HOW TO MAKE PICO DE GALLO SALSA: Pico de Gallo — bright, zingy, and bursting with color, this is the ultimate Mexican salsa to pair with tacos, burrito bowls, and more! Featuring orange juice and lemon zest with the usual tomato-onion-cilantro dice, this is not your usual pico de gallo! This quick and easy homemade Pico de Gallo salsa is a perfect accompaniment to your Mexican inspired dishes! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what …

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberrry Salsa

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This Strawberry Salsa is super refreshing and an easy way to step up your Super Bowl dip game from the usual red or tomatillo salsas! This can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or topping on tacos! While this strawberry salsa recipe is definitely sweet, the hot sauce and red onion offer heat and sharpness in each bite! WATCH HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SALSA This Strawberry Salsa is super refreshing and an easy way to step up your Super Bowl dip game from the usual red or tomatillo salsas! This can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or topping on tacos! While this strawberry salsa recipe is definitely sweet, the hot sauce and red onion offer heat and sharpness in each bite! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find …

Elotes Mexican Street Corn

Elotes – Mexican Street Corn

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Try this incredibly delicious and unbelievably easy Elotes – grilled Mexican street corn recipe! All you need to do is grill the corn, slather it with mayo, chilli, sprinkle some cilantro, and finish it with your favorite cheese and squeeze of lemon. There’s no better weather to be outside, so spice up your grilling game with these Mexican elotes!