Jain Rasoi » Category: Raita

Fresh Mint Raita

jainrasoi23 — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:55:38 +0000

Revitalize yourself with the refreshing mint raita.

1 1/2 cup dahi (curds, boiled till 100°C)
2 cups mint leaves (chopped)
2 green chillies (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (roasted)
2 tablespoons meethi chutney (optional)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 cup coriander (chopped)
salt to taste

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Cucumber Raita

vari — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:52:50 +0000

Cucumbers and curds give a cooling effect to the body's digestive system.

250 grams fresh curds (beaten)
3 medium sized cucumbers
1 teaspoon split mustard seeds (coarse)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds powder
1 big green chilli (finely cut)
1 teaspoon coriander leaves (finely cut)
salt to taste

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Pudla Raita

vari — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:52:28 +0000

This is an unusual and tasty raita. Generally it is made from leftover teekha pudlas

3 Teekha Pudlas
1 cup fresh curds (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2-3 red kashmiri chillies
3-4 curry leaves
pinch of asafoetida
1 teaspoon oil
1 green chilli (finely cut)
1 teaspoon fresh coconut (grated – opt.)
1 teaspoon coriander leaves (finely cut)
salt to taste

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Ker Raita

vari — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:56:15 +0000

Yet another recipe made with the desert berries. As an accompaniment, it blends well with the dry vegetables on Teethi days

250 grains fresh curds (beaten)
100 grams ker
1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon dhana-jeera powder
salt to taste

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Methi Bhaji Raita

vari — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:32:26 +0000

The nutritive fenugreek leaves, impart a bitter aromatic flavour that blends well with curds and other spices to make a healthy raita.

250 grams fresh curds (beaten)
1 cup fenugreek leaves (de-stalked)
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon dhana-jeera powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 cup water (approx.)
2 teaspoons oil
salt to taste

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Boondi Raita

vari — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:03:55 +0000

Curd is a versatile base for all raitas. Here, fried besan granules are added to lightly beaten curd

250 grams curd (boiled till 100°C)
100 grams boondi (plain or masala)
1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon dhana-jeera powder
1 teaspoon coriander leaves (finely cut)(Optional)
salt to taste

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Banana Raita

vari — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:13:19 +0000

Sweet and sour, this raita is relished with parathas or rotis.

250 grams fresh curds (beaten)
3 medium size ripe bananas
1 teaspoon raisins (optional)
2 teaspoons cashew nut pieces (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
pinch of saffron paste (optional)
castor sugar to taste

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Lauki Raita

vari — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:11:38 +0000

Delicately cooked, crisp bottle gourd vegetable, combined with curds gives a cooling and satisfying accompaniment to a meal.

250 grams curds (boiled till 100°C)
1/4 Kg (kilo) bottle gourd
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder or 1 green chilli (finely cut)
1/2 teaspoon dhana-jeera powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (roasted – opt.)
pinch of asafoetida
1 teaspoon oil
2 cups water
1 teaspoon coriander leaves (finely cut)
salt to taste.

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