PUMPKIN RAITA

 

During sweltering heat, natural foods like curd are much healthier for the body. I had stashed away a kilogram of pumpkin. After using a portion of it for sambar, I utilized the remaining to prepare raita. It turned out to be a simple yet delicious dish, and serves as a perfect accompaniment to rice, pulao, or even rotis

 

 

 

 

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 INGREDIENTS

 

PUMPKIN- 300 GRAMS

WHISKED CURD- 2 CUPS

SALT TO TASTE

CORIANDER FOR GARNISHING

 

FOR SEASONING

COCONUT OIL/ GHEE- 3 TSP

MUSTARD-1/4 TSP

URAD DAL/ BLACK GRAM DAL- 1/4 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS-1/4 TSP 

CURRY LEAVES-1 SPRIG

CHOPPED GREEN CHILLIES- 2

CHILLI POWDER-1/4 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 1/4 TSP

 

PROCEDURE 

 

1. Peel,wash and chop pumpkin roughly to pieces and boil till it turns mushy.Add salt while boiling.

 

2. Allow it to cool and drain excess water if any. Mash it using a masher and keep it aside.

 

3.Pour the whisked curd over this and mix well.Adjust salt if required.

 

4. Prepare the seasoning and add to it. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve.