Mint Raita Recipe Anar Pudina Raita

About Raita

Raita is a Hindi term for a dip made with curd. It is served as a side with a variety of Indian main course dishes. Even Wikipedia also has a dedicated page for the dish. In the Indian sub-continent, a variety of raita recipes are made with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Each one of them is unique in taste, color, and texture. One of the most popular among all the raita recipes is – mint raita or pudina raita. It is a refreshing Indian side dish made with fresh mint leaves and curd.

Family Favorite Mint Raita

This anar pudina raita is my family’s heirloom recipe passed on from one generation to another. The original idea of adding pomegranate to raita was from my great-grandmother. Growing up, I saw my mother making this raita for all her dinner parties, and now I am carrying forward the torch. It is an adaptable, quick, incredibly delicious raita recipe. And indeed a delightful way to eat lots of pomegranates. The refreshing flavor of herbs, the juiciness of pomegranate, punchy garlic, sugar, and spices all make this raita bursting with flavors.

Ingredients Required

Mint: This raita requires fresh mint leaves. Please do not use dried leaves or mint powder. Coriander Leaves: It helps balance out the bitterness of mint leaves and gives a refreshing taste to the raita. Curd: Use thick, unflavored curd for making raita. Make sure it is not sour. Sugar: Granulated White Sugar gives a mild sweetness to raita and balances the heat of chilies. Green Chilies: Adjust the quantity according to your personal preference. For a mildly spicy taste, you can discard the seeds and the white pith of green chilies. Garlic: It is an optional ingredient. But I highly recommend adding garlic to this mint raita. Seasoning: Salt, Cumin Powder

Health Benefits Of Pomegranate

Serving Suggestion

You can serve pomegranate mint raita with a variety of Indian main course dishes. It adds excellent variety to the everyday meal menu or the Indian thali meals. Step 2) Next step is to whisk the curd so there are no lumps. Use a wire whisk or hand mixer for the purpose. The curd should become smooth. Step 3) Add green paste and pomegranate. Combine. The mint raita is ready!