Raita

Raita is a very simple recipe and is best to be served with biryani and pulav. And is a good appetizer also. It is quick recipe and can be prepared very easily in a short time.

Ingredients:

Yogurt/ curd  - 200 grms.

Khari Bundi  - 100 grms.

Onion (chopped)  - 1 medium

Garlic 2 cloves

Chana masala  - ¼ teaspoon

Chat masala  - ¼ teaspoon

Red chili (Mirch) powder a pinch

Salt  - to taste

Rock salt  - to taste

For tadka:

Rai/ Black mustard a pinch

Curry leaves  - 5-6 leaves

To garnish:

Coriander leaves

Method:

Put curd and equal amount of water and  mix well. Mix till it is consistent.

Add garlic, chana masala, chat masala, red chili powder, salt and rock salt. Salt and rock salt should be in equal quantity. Mix well and add khari bundi.

For tadka heat a tablespoon oil and put rai and curry leaves. When rai pops(it will take 1-2 minutes) remove from heat and pour this in raita mixture.

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve at room temperature.

P.S. Add salt and rock salt in equal proportion and make sure that the total amount of salt added should be considered.