Name: Pudina Raita / Mint - Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Homemade Thick Curd / Plain Yogurt; 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves; 3 count Green Chillies ((small size)); ½ teaspoon Salt; 1 count Onion ((small size)); 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil ((optional))

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

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

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.

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

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

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 / 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. (info from internet).

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

Pudina raita / Mint yogurt dip. Instant, Quick, Easy, 5 ingredient raita / Indian dip for any season. Perfect party recipe with fresh mint.

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

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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 Chutney’:

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:

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, Pudina raita / Mint yogurt dip, 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)