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Pumpkin Raita

Yellow Pumpkin Raita or Kaddu ka Raita is an easy to make accompaniment made using grated pumpkin, yogurt and few spices and it goes very well with Indi...

Pumpkin Raita

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Pumpkin
  • 1.0 piece Green Chilli
  • 1.0 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1.5 cup Curd
  • 0.25 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1.0 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin Powder

Cooking Steps

  1. Place the grated pumpkin along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the pumpkin is completely tender. OR Cook grated pumpkin in an open pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Strain the pumpkin and let it cool.
  3. Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add cooked pumpkin, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder, chat masala powder, green chili, coriander and salt. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  5. Serve chilled.