Learn how to make my family’s special mint raita with the addition of pomegranate. The freshness of mint and the sweetness of pomegranate makes make this raita recipe a summer favorite.
About Raita
Raita is a Hindi term for a dip made with curd. It is served as a side with a variety of Indian main course dishes. Even Wikipedia also has a dedicated page for the dish.
In the Indian sub-continent, a variety of raita recipes are made with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Each one of them is unique in taste, color, and texture. One of the most popular among all the raita recipes is – mint raita or pudina raita.
It is a refreshing Indian side dish made with fresh mint leaves and curd.
Family Favorite Mint Raita
This anar pudina raita is my family’s heirloom recipe passed on from one generation to another. The original idea of adding pomegranate to raita was from my great-grandmother. Growing up, I saw my mother making this raita for all her dinner parties, and now I am carrying forward the torch.
It is an adaptable, quick, incredibly delicious raita recipe. And indeed a delightful way to eat lots of pomegranates.
The refreshing flavor of herbs, the juiciness of pomegranate, punchy garlic, sugar, and spices all make this raita bursting with flavors.
Ingredients Required
Mint: This raita requires fresh mint leaves. Please do not use dried leaves or mint powder.
Coriander Leaves: It helps balance out the bitterness of mint leaves and gives a refreshing taste to the raita.
Curd: Use thick, unflavored curd for making raita. Make sure it is not sour.
Sugar: Granulated White Sugar gives a mild sweetness to raita and balances the heat of chilies.
Green Chilies: Adjust the quantity according to your personal preference. For a mildly spicy taste, you can discard the seeds and the white pith of green chilies.
Garlic: It is an optional ingredient. But I highly recommend adding garlic to this mint raita.
Seasoning: Salt, Cumin Powder
Health Benefits Of Pomegranate
- Pomegranate has anti-aging properties
- Pomegranate is a fabulous immunity booster
- Pomegranate can boost your heart health as well
- It can help in maintaining a good level of hemoglobin
- It helps to keep pimples at bay by making your skin healthy
How To Make
Step 1) Make a green chutney-style paste of – mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic, green chili, sugar, salt, cumin powder, and a tablespoon of curd.
Step 2) Next step is to whisk the curd so there are no lumps. Use a wire whisk or hand mixer for the purpose. The curd should become smooth.
Step 3) Add green paste and pomegranate. Combine. The mint raita is ready!
Serving Suggestion
You can serve pomegranate mint raita with a variety of Indian main course dishes . It adds excellent variety to the everyday meal menu or the Indian thali meals.
More Indian Raita Recipes
Baingan Raita
Pineapple Raita
Spring Onion Raita
Pahadi Cucumber Raita
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 Cup thick curd or yogurt
- ▢ ¼ cup water
- ▢ ½ Cup pomegranate
Ingredients To Grind:
- ▢ 1 Cup mint leaves (pudina)
- ▢ ¼ Cup coriander leaves
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves
- ▢ 2 green chillies, chopped
- ▢ 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
Instructions
- Blend together the mint, coriander, garlic, green chilies in a mixer using 2 tablespoons of curd, into a chutney-like paste.
- In another bowl, whisk the curd using a wire whisk, add ¼ cup of water to get a smooth, spoon-dropping consistency. Make sure curd is smooth and lump free.
- Then, add the mint paste to the whisked curd. Stir gently, to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Add pomegranate and once again mix the raita. At this stage, you can keep the raita in the refrigerator to chill or serve it at room temperature.
- Serve Mint Raita chilled or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure the curd is not sour.
- Whisk the curd nicely using either a hand mixer or a wire whisk to get a smooth texture.
- If you like raita thick, skip mixing water in the yogurt.
- Garlic is added to the flavor. Hence, it is a totally personal choice to include it in the recipe. You can add chopped onion as well in this mint raita.
Nutrition
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Pomegranate Mint Raita Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Cup thick curd or yogurt
- ¼ cup water
- ½ Cup pomegranate
Ingredients To Grind:
- 1 Cup mint leaves (pudina)
- ¼ Cup coriander leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
Instructions
- Blend together the mint, coriander, garlic, green chilies in a mixer using 2 tablespoons of curd, into a chutney-like paste.
- In another bowl, whisk the curd using a wire whisk, add ¼ cup of water to get a smooth, spoon-dropping consistency. Make sure curd is smooth and lump free.
- Then, add the mint paste to the whisked curd. Stir gently, to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Add pomegranate and once again mix the raita. At this stage, you can keep the raita in the refrigerator to chill or serve it at room temperature.
- Serve Mint Raita chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the curd is not sour.
- Whisk the curd nicely using either a hand mixer or a wire whisk to get a smooth texture.
- If you like raita thick, skip mixing water in the yogurt.
- Garlic is added to the flavor. Hence, it is a totally personal choice to include it in the recipe. You can add chopped onion as well in this mint raita.
Nutrition
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