Creamy Mint Raita (Pudina Raita)
For Mint Paste
For Roasted Cumin Powder
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Mint Paste
Take 1 cup of washed mint leaves and 2 tablespoons of curd. Add them to a grinder. Grind without adding water to achieve a creamy, not watery, paste. Set aside.
Roast Cumin Seeds
Heat a pan on low flame. Add 1 cup of cumin seeds (jeera) to the hot pan. Keep stirring continuously to roast the seeds evenly until you can smell a nice aroma and the color changes slightly. This should take about . Remove from heat and let them cool down completely.
Grind Roasted Cumin Seeds
Once the roasted cumin seeds have cooled, transfer them to a grinder. Grind them into a fine powder. This roasted cumin powder can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months and is useful for many recipes.
Prepare the Curd Base
In a mixing bowl, take 2 cups of cool, thick curd. Add 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar. the curd and sugar well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Combine Mint Paste with Curd
Add the prepared mint paste from Step 1 to the curd mixture. Mix it well until the mint paste is fully incorporated and the raita has a uniform light green color.
Season the Raita
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black salt (kala namak), 1 teaspoon of the freshly ground roasted cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder to the raita. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Serve Creamy Mint Raita
Your creamy mint (pudina) raita is now ready. Serve this simple raita as a refreshing side dish to make your meals more interesting. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.
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Storage & Leftovers
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- Room TemperatureUp to 3 months
Store roasted cumin powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- StoreUp to 3 months
This roasted cumin powder can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months and is useful for many recipes.
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