Showing posts with label Raita. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raita. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 28

Mint & Curd Chutney... (Mint & Curd Raita)

Mentha Piperita (usually known as Peppermint). King of all mints. The potent taste of the leaves very strong menthol takes your breath away. Very cool and clean indeed. Peppermint is the mint that is most often used commercially in liqueurs, toothpastes, soaps, and mouthwashes because of its strong, pure qualities. In medicines, it is used not only as a pleasant flavoring, but also because it contains healing properties as well. Mint has been known as both a seasoning and a medicine for centuries. It is also being used for rubbing since the very early stages of human evolution.... Check out some more recipe's of chutney's.


Ingredient's
1 cup Mint leafs
1/2 cup Coriander leaves
2 Green Chilies
1 onion (finely chopped)
4 Tbsp Curd
Salt to taste

Making Method
To make the chutney just combine all the ingredients and blend in food processor. Mix in the finely chopped onion. And serve with anything which ever dish you like..

Sunday, April 17

Bottle Gourd Raita

Bottle gourd Raita is a quick and easy accompaniment for any Indian flatbread. It's also great as a dip for chips or as a sandwich spread. Combined with plain yogurt, this raita is a healthy side, and a great addition to any weight-loss diet....


Ingredient's
Grated bottle gourd 1 Cup
Cold curd 2 Cups
Finely chopped 2 green chillies
Finely chopped coriander 1 tbsp
Jeera or cumin powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Cooking Method
Boil grated bottle gourd till it get transperant. Drain and let it cool. Beat the yogurt for 1 minute. Mix all ingredients in to yogurt very well. If you don't have cold yogurt, keep raita in refrigerator for an hour.
Serve this chilled raita with any biryani or sabji.
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