Mint Raita | Pudina Raita
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Mint Raita | Pudina Raita
Description
The Mint Raita or Pudina Raita combines whisked plain curd with a fresh paste made from rinsed mint leaves ground with water. This herbaceous paste lends a refreshing mint flavor throughout the creamy yogurt. The addition of red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala introduces mild heat, earthiness, and tangy notes, while salt adjusts seasoning.
The result is a smooth, chilled condiment that brings coolness and spice balance when served alongside spiced appetizers like paneer tikka or vegetable kababs. It also pairs well with rice dishes such as biryani, pulao, or flavored rice variations. Garnishing with fresh mint leaves enhances the presentation and aroma.
Prepared raita should be refrigerated until served. Adjust spices according to personal heat preference. It is recommended to whisk the yogurt thoroughly for a creamy consistency before adding mint paste and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup curd (dahi or yogurt) or 200 grams curd
- ½ cup mint leaf pudina patta, fresh
- 2 to 3 teaspoon water for grinding mint leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper or paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- salt as required
Instructions
preparation to make mint raita
- Take 1 fresh cup curd in a mixing bowl. Whisk till smooth. Keep covered in the fridge till you make the mint leaves paste.
- Rinse ½ cup fresh mint leaves first in water. Then place them in a small chutney grinder.
- Add 2 to 3 teaspoon water and grind to a fine or semi-fine paste.
making mint raita
- Add the mint paste along with its juices to the curd.
- Add the spice powders - ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder and ½ teaspoon chaat masala. Also add salt as per taste.
- Mix everything very well. Then check the taste and add more spices or salt if needed.
- Serve mint raita with tandoori or baked starter snacks like paneer tikka or veg kabab or aloo tikki or mushroom tikka. Garnish with a sprig of mint leaf while serving.
- You can also serve it with veg pulao or veg biryani or paneer biryani or other rice dishes like carrot rice or paneer rice or tomato rice or bell pepper rice etc.
- You can also refrigerate the raita and serve later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 21µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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