Pahadi Raita - Cucumber Yogurt Raita
Pahadi Raita — a refreshing flavorful cucumber yogurt 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!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic , roughly sliced
- 1 green chilies , roughly chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
- 8 mint leaves
- 2 cups beaten yogurt
- ¼ cup cucumber , grated
- 2 tbsp carrots , grated
- 2 tbsp red onions , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomatoes , finely chopped
- 2 tsp beetroot , shredded
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
Garnish:
- shredded vegetables
- boondi (chickpea flour droplets)
- mustard oil
- red chili powder
Instructions
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In a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind mustard seeds, red chili powder, and salt. I used a Molcajete mortar and pestle (Amazon US, Amazon India) that is made from volcanic stone.
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Then add garlic, green chilies, cilantro, and mint leaves. Grind them into a coarse paste.
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Add in beaten yogurt, cucumber, carrots, red onions, tomatoes, and roasted cumin powder. Mix it well.
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Garnish with shredded vegetables, boondi, and red chili powder. Drizzle some mustard oil on top and your Pahadi Raita is ready! Enjoy it with your meal or as a dip with chips or crackers.