News India Live, Digital Desk: In the midst of rising heat and heat wave, raita not only enhances the taste of food but also helps in fulfilling the lack of water in the body and keeping the digestion healthy. Curd has a cooling effect and when mixed with fresh vegetables and spices, it becomes a superfood.
Here are 5 easy and tasty raita recipes that you can prepare in minutes:
1. Cucumber Raita
The most popular choice for summer. Cucumber has high water content which keeps the body hydrated.
How to make: Grate the cucumber and remove excess water. Mix it in whipped curd. Add roasted cumin powder, black salt and finely chopped green coriander on top.
2. Bundi Raita
It is the pride of every Indian thali. When crispy boondi is mixed with cold curd, the taste becomes amazing.
How to make: Soak the boondi in lukewarm water for 5 minutes and squeeze it (this removes oil and makes the boondi soft). Mix it in curd and sprinkle red chilli powder and mint powder on top.
3. Mint & Onion Raita
Mint cools the stomach and onion helps in protecting from heat stroke.
How to make: Add finely chopped onion and fresh mint chutney (or finely chopped mint) to the curd. Add some chaat masala and rock salt to it.
4. Bottle Gourd Raita
If you want to eat something light and very healthy, then this is the best.
How to make: Grate the bottle gourd and boil it lightly. When it cools down, mix it in curd. Adding mustard to it further enhances its taste.
5. Mixed Fruit Raita
If you like mild sweetness in your food, then try fruit raita.
How to make: Mix finely chopped apples, pomegranate seeds, grapes and banana in curd. Instead of sugar, add a little honey and a pinch of cardamom powder in it.
‘Secret tips’ to make raita more delicious
Earthen pot: Freezing or storing raita in an earthen vessel keeps it cool and fresh for a longer period.
Tadka: The tempering of asafoetida, cumin and dry red chilli in desi ghee increases the taste of raita 10 times.
Use of ice: Instead of adding ice cubes to the curd just before serving, use cold water or ice curd so that the raita does not become runny.
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