Salads/ Raita

Salads/ Condiments, Salads/ Raita

Broccoli Corn Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli, steamed1 cup sweetcorn kernels, steamed1/2 cucumber, chopped1/2 tomato, chopped1/2 onion, chopped1/3 cup yogurt1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp mustard sauce (optional)1/2 tbsp honey1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp pepper powdersalt to tastefew walnutsmixed seeds Preparation:

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Boondi Raita

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boondi, homemade or store bought1 cup warm water1 cup yogurt1/4 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped For Boondi : 1 1/2 cup gram flour1/4 tsp salt1 cup water1 tbsp oiloil, for frying Preparation: Preparation of boondi:

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Pink Raita

Ingredients: 1/4 cup beetroot, chopped1 cup yogurt1 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 cup small onion, finely chopped2 tbsp grated carrot1/4 cup cucumber, chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/4 tsp cumin powdersalt to taste Preparation: Grind the chopped beetroot adding 2-3 tbsp water to a paste and keep it aside In a bowl, add yogurt, cumin powder and […]

Kerala Dishes, Salads/ Condiments, Salads/ Raita

Nadan Pacha Manga Salad / Raw Mango Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 of raw mango1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely chopped1 tomato, finely chopped3-4 curry leaves, choppedsalt to taste1-1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop the raw mango into fine pieces. In a bowl, add chopped raw mango, onion, ginger, green chillies, tomato, curry leaves and salt and […]

Kerala Dishes, Sadhya Recipes, Salads/ Condiments, Salads/ Raita

Naranga Thairu (Thayir) / Curd Lemon / Lemon Raita

Ingredients: 1 lemon1/2 cup yogurt1-2 green chillies / birds eye chilli, cut into thin rounds2 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 tsp ginger, thinly sliced1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies, broken1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2-3 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Steam cook or boil lemon until soft and cut it into small pieces. Add to a bowl […]

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Shallot Raita

Ingredients: 6-8 shallots / cheriya ulli , chopped1 green chilli, cut into thin rounds1/4 tsp ginger, finely chopped3 tbsp tomato, finely chopped1/2 cup yogurt, beatensalt to taste1/8 tsp mustard seeds, crushed Preparation: In a bowl, add chopped shallots, green chilli, ginger, tomato and salt and mix well. Add beaten yogurt and crushed mustard seeds to […]

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Mint Raita

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mint leaves1 cup yogurt1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp chaat (chat) masalasalt to taste Preparation: In a mixing bowl, add yogurt and whisk well till smooth. Keep covered in the fridge till you make the mint leaves paste. Wash the mint leaves and grind to a fine paste adding 2-3 […]

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Potato Raita

Ingredients: 1 big potato1 cup yogurt1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder1/2 tsp crushed red chillies1 tbsp coriander leavessalt to taste Preparation: Boil the potato adding enough water. Once boiled, drain the water and let it to cool. Then peel and chop it into small cubes. In a mixing bowl, add yogurt and whisk till smooth. Then […]

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Gooseberry Raita / Nellikka Thayiru

Ingredients: 2-3 large brined gooseberries / uppilitta nellikka, pitted and chopped3/4 cup yogurt, or as required2 small shallots, thinly sliced1-2 green chillies, sliced into thin rounds1/2 tsp ginger, thinly slicedfew curry leaves1/4 tsp chilli powder2 dried red chillies, broken1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2-3 tsp coconut oil Preparation: In a bowl, add chopped gooseberries, yogurt […]