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Lauki Aur Pudina Raita
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lauki Aur Pudina Raita

🇮🇳 Indian

Bottle-gourd raita with mint, the light summer side of Delhi homes. Cool, spiced and always welcome next to something fiery. Serve chilled with biryani, pulao or parathas.

Prep 10 min Cook 2 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Saltto taste
  • Mint Leaves1/4 cup
  • Roasted Cumin1 tsp
  • Bottle Gourd2 cups, cubed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1, finely chopped
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat the yogurt until all lumps surrender and it ribbons off the spoon.

  2. 2

    Prep the bottle gourd — grate, chop or boil as the dish demands — and let it cool if cooked.

  3. 3

    Fold the bottle gourd into the yogurt with roasted cumin, salt and the green chili.

  4. 4

    Let it sit covered; the salt pulls the flavours together.

  5. 5

    Serve cold, dusted with the reserved cumin, chili powder and coriander.

Chef's tip

Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Lauki Raita Recipe | लौकी रायता बनाने की विधि | Raita For Summer | Summer Special Raita | Chef Ashok · on YouTube