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Pumpkin Sannata Raita

Pumpkin Sannata Raita

Pumpkin Sannata Raita — a simple and cooling side dish, this refreshing raita has a tadka made in a terracotta diya! With shredded pumpkin, dried mint, and roasted cumin powder for some depth of flavor with the tangy yogurt, this is my go-to summer condiment!

Course Chutneys & Dips, Sides
Cuisine Indian
Keyword easy, fasting
Custom Category Chutneys & Dips, Fasting Recipes, Sides
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 95 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Yogurt:

  • 1 cup grated pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water , or as needed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder , omit for fasting recipe
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp sugar

Tadka:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 small green chilies , finely chopped
  • 6-7 curry leaves
  • pinch asafoetida powder (hing) , omit for fasting recipe

Garnish:

  • walnuts , toasted
  • pomegranate seeds
  • cilantro , finely chopped

Instructions

  1. We’ll start by blanching our grated pumpkin. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add in the pumpkin for 1-2 minutes. Remove immediately and transfer to a strainer. Wash with cold water. Squeeze out any excess water from the pumpkin.

  2. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin, yogurt, water, salt, roasted cumin powder, dried mint, and sugar.
  3. For the tadka, heat oil in a terracotta diya (or small pan) on medium heat. Add in cumin seeds, mustard seeds, a small green chili, and curry leaves. Let crackle for 1-2 minutes and add to the raita. If you’re using a diya, place the diya in the raita and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to let the smoky and earthy flavors infuse before removing.

  4. Give this a gentle mix and garnish with cilantro, toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Sannata Raita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 688mg30%
Potassium 330mg9%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2624IU52%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 189mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.