Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

Prep Time:1 mins   CookTime:4 mins   Cuisine:Indian

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Raita , is an Indian version of Yogurt based dip. It can be made with many variations by adding different veggies & spices either raw or cooked. I generally try to add mint leaves in any recipe where ever it blends well.

In my opinion, I consider this simple condiment / accompaniment, as an efficient all rounder for its multi purpose usage. Check below how I use it in many ways.

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1. How to serve / use, ‘Mint Yogurt Indian Dip / Pudina Raita’:
2. Health Benefits of ‘Mint Yogurt Dip / Pudina Raita’:
3. Other recipes from my blog:
4. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Pudina Raita / Mint Yogurt Dip’:
   1. Prep Work:
   2. Cooking:
   3. Blending:
5. Tips & Storage:
6. Result:
7. Recipe Card & Print:

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How to serve / use, ‘Mint Yogurt Indian Dip / Pudina Raita’:

This, Pudina raita / mint yogurt dip, is mainly suitable for rice recipes like Pulao, Biryani, Pilaf. Adding here rice recipes from my blog.

• Spring Onion Pulao / Salad Onion Rice (Instant Pot, Stove Top)
• Spinach & Chickpeas Pulao Rice (South Indian style) (Instant Pot, Stove Top)
• Green Moong Beans (Sprouts) Pulao (Instant Pot / Stove top)
• Sweet Corn & Cashew Rice
• Methi Pulao / Rice with Fenugreek Leaves (Instant Pot, Stove Top)

Next option would be with any Starters / Snacks  and last but the least can be used as a Sandwich spread or as a Salad dressing.

As shown in above pic, we had this raita as an accompaniment along with Kobbari Annam / Coconut Rice (Instant Pot, Stove Top)

Health Benefits of ‘Mint Yogurt Dip / Pudina Raita’:

Pudina / Mint have many health benefits like: Aids in Digestion, great appetiser, treats nausea & headache, reduces Depression & Fatigue, Skin Care, Prevents Memory Loss, Weight Loss.

Curds / Yogurt are rich in protein & calcium. Helps to improve digestion & strengthens immune system.

To conclude, this recipe is useful for easy digestion & prevents nausea. It is suitable for kids, Vegetarian, Gluten Free diet, Weight Loss diet.

Other recipes from my blog:

Before starting to cook, don’t forget to see the Tips mentioned in the end.

Chutney recipes collection⇒ Chutney / Pachchadi / Dip

Appetiser recipes collection⇒  Starters / Snacks

Salad recipes collection⇒  Salads & Soups

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Ingredients:

• Homemade Thick Curd / Plain Yogurt – 1 cup
• Salt – ½ teaspoon
• Green Chillies – 3 (small size)
• Mint Leaves – 1 cup
• Onion – 1 (small size)
• Cooking Oil – 1 tablespoon (optional)

Special Ingredients:

• Homemade Thick Curd / Greek Yogurt

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Pudina Raita / Mint Yogurt Dip’:

Prep Work:

• Firstly wash the pudina/mint leaves. Peel & chop the onion.
• In a serving bowl, take the curd / yogurt, add the salt and just whisk it once or twice.
• Set everything aside.

Cooking:

Put a small frying pan on stove top under medium flame and add the oil.

Now, add the pudina/mint leaves and green chillies to the pan.

Fry them, by stirring continuously, until the leaves wilt. Then, switch the flame off.

Blending:

Transfer them into a blender, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and make fine puree.

Add this puree and the chopped onion onto the curd/yogurt in the serving bowl. Mix everything well. Done!

Tips & Storage:

• If you are a Vegan, you will have to use a Plant based yogurt.
• In case you wish to avoid the oil, you can even dry roast the leaves & green chillies.
• Replacement for green chillies would be freshly ground black pepper.
• Adjust the salt and spice as per your taste.
• Storage: This raita/dip stays good for 1 day at room temperature. But stays good for a week when stored in fridge.
• It can be served chilled too.

Result:

• The taste of this, Mint raita, gives a refreshing feel in every dip. 
• The addition of onion gives the crunchy texture to this soft raita/dip.
• We had this, Pudina raita / Mint yogurt dip, as an accompaniment along with Kobbari Annam / Coconut Rice (Instant Pot, Stove Top)

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