Navaratan Raita

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 13
A tropical twist on traditional raita with Navaratan Raita recipe
in Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups diced mixed vegetables ( carrots , beans , greenpeas , potatoes and cauliflower )
1 small tomatoes , washed , peeled and finely chopped
2 small onions , peeled , washed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1 inch fresh ginger
6 raisins
6 cashews
salt
2 teaspoons fresh cream
oil , to fry
3 large green chilies
2 teaspoons fresh cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup pineapple , pcs .
1/4 cup apple , pcs .
1 pinch red chili powder
1 pinch cumin powder
1 pinch garam masala powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
190
Sugar
12g
Fat
6g
Navaratan Raita is a popular variant of raita in North Indian cuisine. 'Navaratan' means nine gems, and the dish is named after the nine different ingredients used in it. The dish is a unique blend of flavors and textures, with the addition of chopped fruits and vegetables along with fried nuts and onions. It provides a balanced blend of sweet and savory and can be enjoyed as a side dish with any Indian meal. It is a popular accompaniment to biryani, pulao, and other rice dishes.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt and buttermilk until smooth
2.Heat oil in a small wok, add chopped ginger, slit green chilies and fry till ginger is golden brown in color
3.Take out the fried ginger on a kitchen towel, fry cashews till golden brown in color, drain and keep aside
4.In the remaining oil, fry sliced onions till golden brown in color
5.Keep aside a tablespoon of fried onion for garnishing, mix rest of the fried onion along with raisins into the whisked yogurt and buttermilk mixture
6.Add chopped tomatoes, pineapple, apple, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder and salt. Mix it properly
7.Add fried ginger, fried chili and fried cashews. Mix well
8.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving
9.Garnish with the fried onion and fresh cream and serve chilled

PROS

Navaratan Raita is a unique and flavorful twist to traditional raita.
It is a perfect side dish that pairs well with any Indian meal, especially biryani.

The addition of mixed fruits and vegetables makes it a nutritious and healthy option.

CONS

Navaratan Raita can be a bit time-consuming to make, especially with frying the ingredients.

Some people may find the sweet and savory combination of fruits and vegetables in their raita a bit unusual.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Navaratan Raita is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the mixed vegetables and fruits.
The yogurt and buttermilk provide probiotics that are beneficial for digestive health.

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