Pumpkin Raita

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4.8

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Calories

    74 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Pumpkin Raita

A side dish made with soft cooked pumpkins with spices and chilies, mixed in cooling yogurt and garnished with cilantro.

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Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 green chilies slit into half
  • 2 cups pumpkin cubed
  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Add green chili, cubed pumpkin, and salt. Mix well and cooked covered on low medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pumpkin cubes are cooked soft.
  2. Allow the cooked pumpkin to cook down to room temperature. In the meantime whisk yogurt, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add cooked pumpkin to the yogurt. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
  4. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat. Mix gently before serving. Serve raita with roti or parathas. You can also enjoy Pumpkin raita with khichdi or vegetable biryani. 

Notes

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  • Pumpkin raita is best served fresh. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 days in an airtight container.
  • To make this ahead, the pumpkin can be cooked and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Simply add to yogurt when ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5012IU (100%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5012IU 100%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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