Carrot Raita
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Carrot Raita
Description
Carrot Raita features peeled and grated carrots mixed into well-whisked fresh yogurt to create a smooth, creamy base. Green chili provides optional heat, while roasted cumin powder, garam masala, and black salt give characteristic Indian seasoning. A tempering step with hot ghee and a pinch of asafoetida introduces subtle savory and aromatic notes when poured over the raita.
The texture is creamy yet crisp due to the raw carrots, balanced by the cooling effect of yogurt. The spices enhance the flavor without overwhelming, making it a refreshing side dish. Preparation involves mixing grated carrots with yogurt and spices, then optionally adding a warm tempered seasoning to deepen flavor.
This raita is traditionally served chilled alongside Indian meals, providing a cooling contrast to spiced dishes. Garnishing with coriander leaves adds an herbal brightness. Adjust chili levels for personal preference or for serving to young children. The recipe can be doubled or tripled as needed, and using tender, fresh carrots ensures the best texture.
Using gluten-free asafoetida makes the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities. Mint leaves may be substituted for coriander for some variation. The tempering step is optional but recommended for extra flavor complexity.
Ingredients
main ingredients
- 2 carrot peeled and grated, small to medium
- 1 green chili - finely chopped
- 1 cup curd (yogurt)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- 1 pinch garam masala
- black salt as required
- Coriander leaves cilantro leaves) - optional, for garnish
for tempering the raita (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
- Rinse, peel and grate 2 small to medium carrots in a plate or bowl.
making carrot raita
- In another bowl, take 1 cup fresh chilled curd/yogurt and whisk it till smooth.
- Add the grated carrots (reserve a few for garnish) and chopped green chilies. Green chilies are optional and you can skip it. You can also add ¼ to ½ tsp red chili powder instead of green chilies.
- Mix everything well.
- Then add ½ tsp cumin powder, a pinch of garam masala powder & black salt as required. Add rock salt or regular salt if you do not have black salt. Mix again very well.
tempering for carrot raita
- In a fire proof spoon or in a small pan, take ½ tsp ghee. We will be tempering the raita. This step is optional and you can skip it.
- Heat the ghee. Then add a pinch of asafoetida. Fry the asafoetida for a few seconds.
- Then pour the tempering in the raita. Mix well.
- Serve the raita immediately or chill it and then serve later. You can also garnish with some coriander leaves before serving.
- It can be served as a side dish with dal-rice or roti-sabzi combo or with pulao and biryani.
Notes
- Use tender, fresh carrots to avoid fibrous texture in the raita.
- Adjust green chili or red chili powder to control the spiciness; omit for children.
- Tempering with ghee and asafoetida is optional but adds good flavor.
- Substitute gluten-free asafoetida to make the recipe gluten-free.
- The recipe quantities can be scaled up for larger servings.
- Fresh coriander or mint leaves can be used as garnish according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10322IU | 206% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 20µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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