Gajjar ka Raita/Carrot Raita

Gajjar ka Raita

Ingredients:

1) 1/2 cup grated carrots
2) Salt to taste
3) 1 teaspoon of dry roasted cumin seeds
4) 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
5) 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
6) 1 Green chili, finely chopped
7) 1teaspoon of dry min leaves (optional)
8) 1 tablespoon of oil
9) 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
10) 1 cup of plain yogurt/curd

Method:

1) Boil grated carrots for 1-2 minutes in the microwave - use 1/4 cup of water
2) Drain water, let it cool down and squeeze excess water
3) In a bowl, beat yogurt, cumin seeds, salt, black pepper and red chili powder
4) Heat oil in pan and add mustard seeds (Let them pop)
5) Add carrots and green chili to yogurt mixture. Pour mustard seeds on it and garnish with dry mint leaves or cilantro

Carrot Raita