Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita

Make this easy Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita recipe at home and enjoy a taste of the Himalayan mountains with every spoonful!

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/pahadi-kheere-ka-raita/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita

• 1/2 large-sized cucumber, chilled
• 2 cups plain yogurt, chilled
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (yellow or black)
• 1 medium-sized green chili, roughly chopped
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red powder
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• Salt, to taste

» For garnishing

• Chopped cilantro
• Sliced cucumber
• Powdered spices
• 1 teaspoon of mustard oil

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita

1. Peel & grate cucumber using a grater. Add mustard seeds to a mortar, and crush it to make a coarse powder.
2. Then add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and salt. Crush them together.
3. Add, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, and chopped green chilies. Crush it using a pestle to make a coarse paste. You can add about 1-2 tsp of water to make the green paste. To a large bowl, add chilled yogurt, grated cucumber with the liquid, and prepared green paste.
4. Mix until well combined. Garnish with chopped cilantro, powdered spices, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with mustard oil. Your delicious Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita is ready, you can serve it immediately with paratha or a snack of your choice. Or chill it in the refrigerator.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Traditionally this raita uses cucumber, but you can also use other grated vegetables. The veggies that taste good in this raita are carrots, beetroot, corn kernels, onions, and bell peppers.
2. Use vegan yogurt to make a vegan version of this cucumber raita.