Carrot Raita | Gajar ka Raita

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 cup Carrots / gajar
  • 1 Chilli, green
  • 1 Coriander
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Peanuts / groundnuts, roasted

• Refrigerated

  • 1 1/2 cups Yogurt / curd / dahi

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tsp Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds / jeera

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrots / gajar
• 1 1/2 cups yogurt / curd / dahi
• 1 1/2 tbsp roasted peanuts / groundnuts
• 1 green chilli
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• 1/2 tsp oil

Directions

• Peel the carrots and grate them.
• Whisk the curds well till it turns smooth and there are no lumps.
• Coarsely grind the roasted peanuts with a mortar and pestle.
• De-seed and chop the green chilli.
• Add the coarsely-ground peanuts and green chilli to the curd and mix well.
• Heat oil in a small kadai or pan. Add cumin seeds. When they change color slightly, remove from heat. Add the grated carrots. Saute for a few seconds. Remove from heat and let it cool down slightly. Then add it to the curd.
• Add salt and mix well.
• Finally, garnish the raita with chopped coriander leaves.
• Carrot raita is ready to be served or you could chill the raita for a couple of hours and then serve.

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