Easy Pomegranate Raita
This creamy refreshing raita is a classic Indian side – this version is made with pomegranate and herbs. Very refreshing and cooling to the palate. Serve it alongside pilaf, biryani, kebabs, or as a dip.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick plain yogurt
- ½ cup pomegranate arils/seeds
- 1 green chili
- 1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin powder
- Pinch chaat masala or pomegranate powder optional
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves chopped
- Handful coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Remove pomegranate arils in a bowl.
- Take yogurt in another bowl, whisk it and make it smooth and add the rest of the ingredients one by one. Add most of the pomegranate and reserve some for garnish.
- Check if you need more salt or anything else.
- You can garnish the raita with mint and cilantro leaves, and reserved pomegranate arils.
- Serve it immediately or chill it before serving.
Notes
Use the best thick kind of yogurt. If the yogurt is sour in taste, add a pinch of sugar or honey.
If you do not have roasted cumin seeds, then you can roast them for few minutes in a pan on slow flame.
You can use some other herbs, but cilantro and mint taste great in this recipe.
Vegan - Use coconut yogurt.
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