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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Very Simple Pumpkin Raitha

This is one very tasty , healthy nutritious dish that will have you smacking your lips and craving more. Gone will be those fruity sugary yoghurts and in is this mildly spicy yoghurt. And NO SUGAR too! Have this as a pure snack or as an accompaniment to chapathis or bhaths.
Here is how...
Serves 2
Finely chopped pumpkin about 2 cups.
green chillies 2
red chilli 1
mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
urad dal 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida a sprinkle
salt
oil 2 teaspoons
coriander leaves or cilantro, as much as u like or 2 tablespoons
Finally Yoghurt or Dahi 1 1/2 cups

  • Heat the oil. Add asafoetida, mustard, cumin urad and red chilli
  • when urad turns a light brown, add the green chillies and pumpkin. Stir
  • Cook till pumpkin is tender but not squishy. Add salt and allow to cool.
  • When it is at room tepmperature, add the well beaten yoghurt, mix well
  • Finally add cilantro and serve cold.

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