Boondi raita

A fancy raita suitable for parties.
You need
Boondi - 2 tablespoons
Yogurt - 1-2 cups
Salt
Chaat masala - a pinch
Pepper powder - a pinch
Coriander leaves


Method

• Mix together yogurt, salt, chaat masala, coriander leaves and pepper powder.
• Before serving add the boondi to the raita and serve cold.

Bell Pepper raita

Oh yeah! Peppers and yogurt can make a great raita.


You need

Green pepper/red pepper- 1/2cup (finely chopped)

Pepper

Salt

Yogurt - 1 cup

Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil

Mint leaf
Chaat masala (optional)

Method

• In a pan add oil, cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Green pepper, salt and pepper and sauté for few minutes until green pepper turns soft.
• Transfer to a bowl and cool
• Add yogurt and mix well.
• Garnish with a mint leaf and serve cold

Cucumber raita

A cool refreshing vegetable to cool your senses.


You need

Cucumber - 1/2 (grated/chopped)

Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Yogurt - 1 cup

Salt

Green chilly - 1 (slit)

For seasoning 

Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Urad dal - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - a pinch

Method

• In a bowl add the cucumber, salt, yogurt, green chilly and mix well.
• Seasoning - In a pan add oil and splutter mustard seeds, add urad dal, Asafoetida and pour over cucumber.
• Garnish with corainder leaves and serve cold

Orange Pachadi (Orange Sauce)

Don't throw the peels. A sweet, sour and tangy recipe using orange peels is what makes it burst with vitamin C. Don't hesitate to try it out.


You need

Orange peel of 1 Orange (roughly chopped)

Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Red chilly - 1

Curry leaves

Methi seeds

Green chilly - 1

Jaggery - small piece

Tamarind paste - 1/2 teaspoon

Asafoetida - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Oil

Method

• In a pan add oil and splutter mustard seeds, add methi seeds, curry leaves, red chilly, green chilly, Asofoetida, Orange peel and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add Tamarind paste, required water, salt and allow to boil.
• Cook until orange peel gets soft.
• Add jaggery and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Serve hot/cold