Pomegranate raita recipe | Anaar ka raita recipe

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Last Updated on May 27, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

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Pomegranate raita is a refreshing Indian side dish made with yogurt (curd), pomegranate seeds and various spices like cumin, salt and sometimes coriander or mint.

It has a sweet and savory combination, with the tartness of the yogurt balanced by the sweetness of the pomegranate arils.

Making pomegranate raita is like doing nothing and is quite easy! Just mixing of ingredients and it’s done.

Pomegranate raita is eaten for several reasons. It’s refreshing and adds a delightful burst of flavor to any meal, complements spicy dishes, and provides a contrast in texture with the crunchy pomegranate arils.

Besides being tasty, it comes with health benefits also because pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, making the raita a healthy accompaniment to meals.

INGREDIENTS USED

POMEGRANATE: This is the prime ingredient of the recipe, so prefer to go for fresh and juicy pomegranate. More deeper the colour is, more appealing will be the raita.

CURD : Only take the fresh curd. The old one being sour can spoil the taste of your raita.

SUGAR: Sugar is just to supply the slight sweetness to the raita.

SALT : It includes both, regular salt and black salt. Black salt is full of health benefits, which includes digestion at the first place. Black salt gives different flavour to the raita.

CHAAT MASALA: Again the basic need of every food we eat : Flavours. Chaat masala does the same to raita.

RED CHILLI POWDER: It is for much needed spiciness. In place of red chilli powder, you can go for chopped green chilies.

ROASTED CUMIN POWDER : Exactly like chaat masala, roasted cumin powder is added to enhance the flavours besides helpful in digestion.

CORIANDER LEAVES : Fresh Coriander leaves will add the fragrance and freshness to the raita. instead of fresh one, you can add the dried coriander as well. However mint to works great in such recipes.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF POMEGRANATE RAITA RECIPE

Take a bowl, add curd and whisk it well. The quantity of curd and all other ingredients is given in the recipe card below.

Add rest of the ingredients.

Mix well.

Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Enjoy chilled.

Pomegranate raita recipe | Anaar ka raita recipe – recipe card

Pomegranate raita recipe | Anaar ka raita recipe

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Pomegranate raita is a refreshing Indian side dish made with yogurt (curd), pomegranate seeds and various spices like cumin, salt and sometimes coriander or mint.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Pomegranate Arils
• 2 cup Yogurt / Curd
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp or as per taste Chaat Masala
• 1/3 tsp Black Salt
• 1/2 tsp red chilli Powder
• 1 tsp roasted Cumin Powder
• 2-3 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

 

• Take a bowl, add curd and whisk it well.
• Add rest of the ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Enjoy chilled.

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