Kaddu Ka Raita Recipe: Say bye to boring raita in summer, try this tasty pumpkin raita, make it with this method

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 23, 2026

Pumpkin Raita Recipe: You must have eaten a lot of raita, but have you ever eaten pumpkin raita? If not, then make it once this summer and taste it. Pumpkin raita is very simple and quick to make. Raita is the glory of summer. Be it lunch or morning with parathas, eating raita cools the stomach. Besides, food also gets digested quickly. Bundi raita or cucumber raita has become very common. In such a situation, this time you are going to like this pumpkin raita a lot. Let us quickly note down the step-by-step recipe of making Pumpkin Raita.

Benefits of eating pumpkin raita

Raita is an important part of the Indian food plate. Eating it in summer keeps digestion healthy. The stomach is cooled, which does not cause gas, acidity, indigestion or constipation. Eating pumpkin also causes weight loss. Pumpkin is also healthy for our skin. Consuming pumpkin regularly also strengthens heart health and eyesight. Pumpkin increases immunity. Eating pumpkin provides relief from sleep problems. In such a situation, if you want to eat pumpkin regularly in summer, then making raita and eating it would be the best option.

Ingredients to make Pumpkin Raita

Pumpkin
Green chilly
Coriander
Garlic
black mustard seeds
black salt
white salt
Curd
water as required

Step-by-step method of making Pumpkin Raita

To make pumpkin raita, first cut the pumpkin into small pieces.
After this, cook them in the cooker for 1 whistle. You can also add some water to it.
After this, grind the boiled pumpkin and make a paste.
Now grind coriander leaves, finely chopped green chillies, garlic cloves and mustard seeds together on a grater.
Now add black salt and white salt to it and grind it again. Keep in mind that it should become like a coarse paste.
Add boiled pumpkin paste, ground coriander and chilli spices to the curd and mix. Pumpkin Pahari style raita is ready.
You can serve it with paratha, roti or any food.

How to apply tadka?

If you want to add tempering to pumpkin raita, then heat 2 tablespoons mustard oil in a fry pan. Add dry red chilli and cumin seeds and splutter. Mix the tempering in the raita. The tadka raita will be ready.