Mustard Seed Raita Recipes

WORLD'S BEST RAITA

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt until smooth and set aside.
• Grate or dice cucumber. I think grated cucumbers enhance the flavor.
• In a spice grinder or blender crush the mustard seeds into a powder consistency.
• Combine yogurt, cucumber, and mustard seeds and set aside for 30 minutes. This lets the flavors blend in and the mustard can do its job.
• A few minutes before you are ready to serve add the salt. Adjust salt according to your needs. Enjoy!

RAITA RECIPE WITH 12 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Chill the yogurt. Rinse & chop the onions & green chilies. Rinse & peel the cucumbers. If needed deseed them & chop to bite sizes.
• Rinse coriander leaves in ample amount of water. Drain completely and chop them fine.
• Optional - Roast 1 tsp cumin seeds on a low flame until it smells good. Cool this and crush them to fine powder in a spice jar.
• Add curd and salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk them until smooth with a fork or a whisk.
• Next add chopped cucumbers, onions, cumin powder, coriander leaves and green chilies.
• Stir gently. If required add more yogurt. Taste test and add more salt if required.
• Garnish with cumin powder on top. Serve raita with biryani, pulao, kebabs or paratha.

CUCUMBER RAITA WITH BLACK MUSTARD AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Coarsely grind in a spice mill or coarsely chop with a chef's knife; set aside for serving.
• Heat oil and mustard seeds in a small skillet over medium until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Let cool.
• Grate cucumbers on the medium holes of a box grater; squeeze out excess liquid with your hands and transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/3 cup cilantro; season with salt.
• To serve, drizzle raita with mustard oil, sprinkle with chili powder and reserved cumin, and top with cilantro sprigs.

CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber into very small dice or grate on the large holes of a grater. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, toss and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Transfer to a bowl.
• Beat the yogurt with a fork or a whisk and add the cayenne and garam masala. Toss with the cucumbers. Add the cilantro and chile and toss again. Taste and adjust salt. Chill until ready to serve.