Amrood Raita (Guava Raita)
Description:
Guava Raita is a delightful combination of ripened guava and creamy curd, enhanced with tempered spices like mustard seeds, dry red chillies, and curry leaves. This unique raita pairs wonderfully with hot stuffed parathas for breakfast or complements spicy rice dishes, creating a refreshing contrast.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe Guava
- 2 cups Curd (Dahi/Yogurt)
- A pinch of Salt
- For Tempering:
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/Kadugu)
- 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 Dry Red Chilli
- A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 teaspoon Oil
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Instructions:
- Start by chopping the ripe guava into small pieces and add them to a bowl filled with curd. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Heat oil in a tempering pan and add mustard seeds and urad dal. Let them sizzle.
- Add the curry leaves and dry red chillies to the pan, letting them crackle.
- Sprinkle a pinch of asafoetida (hing) into the tempering, then pour the hot tempering over the prepared raita.
- Mix well and serve the Guava Raita with a hot, stuffed paratha or alongside a flavorful rice dish.
Enjoy this refreshing Amrood Raita with dishes like Cabbage Paneer Parathas or Gobi Biryani (Spiced Cauliflower Rice) to complete your meal.
