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Zucchini Raita

Zucchini Raita is an easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), sautéed grated zucchini and some spices.

Zucchini Raita

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Zucchini
  • 1.0 piece Green Chilli
  • 1.0 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1.0 cup Curd
  • 1.0 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1.0 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1.0 pinch Salt

Cooking Steps

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a Kadai. Add mustard seeds and cumin (jeera) seeds. Let them splutter.Then add green chilies, curry leaves, asafetida (hing), and saute for a few seconds.
  2. Add grated zucchini, salt, and saute for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is cooked well and moisture evaporates. Cool the mixture before adding to the yogurt.
  3. Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed zucchini mixture. Taste at this stage to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  4. Zucchini Raita recipe is ready, serve chilled.