Mint Raita is a yogurt-based side made with yogurt, mint, and spices. Raita is a great accompaniment to pulao, biryani, and many more Indian meals.
You can also use it as a dip with chips and roasted veggies or falafel.
Mint Raita is one of the most healthiest one to enjoy with a variety of meals. It helps in digestion and neutralize the effect of spicy food.
Method:
- Remove stalks or stems from mint leaves. Rinse the leaves under cold water for a few mins using a colander and dry them.
2. Blend mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed.
3. Add 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice and mix well.
4. Put curd or yogurt in a mixing bowl. Whisk it until reached the desired consistency.
5. Add a tablespoon of mint paste to the yogurt and mix it. Garnish with cilantro or mint leaves but it’s totally optional. Serve this as a side to pulao, biryani, kebabs, and paranthas.
Mint Raita
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Mint Raita is a super easy recipe to make that goes with a variety of dishes. Serve this as a side to pulao, biryani and paranthas.
Ingredients
- 1–2 cups mint leaves
- 2 cups yogurt or curd
- ½ inch ginger
- 2 green chilli (chopped)
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp salt
- ¼ tbsp cumin powder
- ¼ tbsp chaat masala (optional)
Instructions
- Remove stalks or stems from mint leaves. Rinse the leaves under cold water for a few mins using a colander and dry them.
- Blend mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix well.
- Put curd or yogurt in a mixing bowl. Whisk it until reached the desired consistency.
- Add a tablespoon of mint paste to the yogurt and mix it.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves but it's totally optional.
- Serve this as a side to pulao, biryani, and paranthas.
Notes
I always make this paste in bulk and use this as a mint chutney as well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Mint Raita
Healthy receipe
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