Vegetable Raita for Biryani and Pulao

Name: Vegetable Raita for Biryani and Pulao
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 small cucumber chopped finely; 1 tomato deseeded and chopped finely; 1 tbsp carrot grated; 1 small onion chopped finely; 1 galic clove grated; 1 cup thick yogurt; 1/4th tsp roasted cumin powder; 1 pinch red chilli powder; 1/4th tsp chaat masala; As per taste Salt; 1/4th tsp powdered sugar (optional); 1 tbsp coriander chopped finely

Kumkum Chatterjee @cook_12055532

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Raita is a salad with yogurt and a popular accompaniment for spicy biryani and pulao and also kababs or any spicy Indian meal.Yogurt is good for our digestive system and helps us to digest spicy foods. Adding vegetables like cucumber,carrot,tomato,onion and cilantro to it not only enhances the flavour but produces extra nourishment. This curd dish can also be served as a dipping sauce for fried snacks like falafel,burgers and grilled items.Made with yogurt, spices,herbs,vegetables and sometimes even fruits,this dish forms an integral part in Indian meals and comes in varied flavors. The best part of this recipe is that it doesn't require to be cooked and is very healthy and nutritious.

Kumkum Chatterjee @cook_12055532

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Ingredients

10 minutes

3 servings

1 small cucumber chopped finely
1tomato deseeded and chopped finely
1 tbspcarrot grated
1 small onion chopped finely
1galic clove grated
1 cupthick yogurt
1/4th tsp roasted cumin powder
1 pinchred chilli powder
1/4th tsp chaat masala
As per tasteSalt
1/4th tsppowdered sugar (optional)
1 tbspcoriander chopped finely

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Steps

10 minutes

1

Chop and assemble all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk yogurt in a bowl with a whisker till smooth.
2

Add roasted cumin powder, grated garlic clove, chaat masala, salt, and 1/4 th tsp powdered sugar to taste. Give it a nice mix and add the chopped vegetables to it. Toss and garnish with chopped coriander and a sprinkling of red chili powder.
3

Serve chilled, garlic-flavored delicious raita as a side with biryani, pulao, kababs, or any fried or grilled items.