Mint raita /Pudina raita recipe

Mint raita is refreshing well as flavorful and is different from most of the raitas. Usually raitas are not very strong and have a subtle and mild flavor; but this raita has refreshing minty taste. It takes a basic and simple raita to a completely new level.

Pair this raita with something light like veg pulao, jeera rice or with khichdi. It can also be served with main course as a side accompanying dish, this raita stands out because of its strong flavors.

IF you are making this raita on fasting day, skip adding black salt or regular salt and use rock salt. 

Step by step mint raita recipe:

1. Take mint leaves and green chilies with some yogurt in a blender.
   
   
2. Grind it into smooth paste.
   
3. Take yogurt in a bowl. Whisk well. Add ground paste and mix well.
   
4. Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, black pepper powder.
   
   
5. Add sugar and salt to taste. Mix well.
   
6. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Check out more raita recipes- boondi raita, mix veg raita.

Mint raita recipe details below:

Mint/pudina raita Prep time Total  10 min  10 min Refreshing Mint raita with minty flavor and taste. AUTHOR: Monali RECIPE TYPE: Side CUISINE: Indian SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup=237 ml) 1½ cup curd/plain yogurt ½ cup mind leaves 1 green chili, chopped ¼ tsp. roasted cumin powder ¼ tsp. black salt ¼ black pepper powder ½ tsp sugar Salt to taste  DIRECTION Wash the mint leaves thoroughly in water. Grind the mint and green chilies with some yogurt instead of water for smooth grinding. And grind it into smooth paste. Take yogurt in a bowl. Whisk well. Add ground paste and mix well. Add rest of the ingredients (roasted cumin powder, black salt, black pepper powder, sugar and salt to taste) Mix well and refrigerate to chill until you serve. SERVING SUGGESTION Serve the mint raita with any rice, pulao or biryani. It can be served as an accompaniment with your meal.