Carrot Raita

Ingredients:

Yogurt 1 cup
Grated Carrots 1/4 cup
Roasted peanuts 1 tbsp.
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds (roasted) 1 tsp.
Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp.
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp.

4

15 Minutes (Excluding Chilling time)

1. Peel and grate the carrots and keep aside.

2. Grind the roasted peanuts and roasted cumin seeds till they become powdered, keep it aside.

3. Beat the yogurt to get smooth consistency. Add salt, black pepper powder and above powdered mixture. Mix well.

4. Add grated carrots and mix well.

5. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When the seeds start to spatter, remove the pan from gas.

6. Add this to the curd mixture.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve chill.

It is an Indian healthy and relishing side dish ususally served as an accompaniment to the main meal.