Grapes and Walnut Raita

Popularly known as Angoor aur Akhrot Raita in hindi.

Raita are a classic condiment of Indian cuisine. l love to team up this bowl of goodness rich in omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, folic acid, besides vitamin B6 and minerals, full of textures and flavoursome is a versatile side of any Indian meal.

Thick curd whisked and folded with grape slices and walnuts has mild sweet flavors along with fresh mint and roasted cumin powder. The red chili powder gives a lick to your palate initially and then the sweetness soothes it all with crunchy and juicy bites.

Grapes and Walnut Raita

Popularly known as Angoor aur Akhrot Raita in hindi.

Raita are a classic condiment of Indian cuisine. l love to team up this bowl of goodness rich in omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, folic acid, besides vitamin B6 and minerals, full of textures and flavoursome is a versatile side of any Indian meal.

Thick curd whisked and folded with grape slices and walnuts has mild sweet flavors along with fresh mint and roasted cumin powder. The red chili powder gives a lick to your palate initially and then the sweetness soothes it all with crunchy and juicy bites.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 500 gm thick curd, whisked
• 147 gm or 25 to 30 seedless grapes sliced or halved
• 30-35 gm walnuts ( akhrot) coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp freshly roasted and grounded cumin (jeera)seed powder
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (pudina leaves)
• A pinch of red chilli powder
• Black salt(kala namak) to taste

Instructions

 

• Take yogurt or thick curd in a large mixing bowl and whisk to make it smooth and creamy.
• Season it well with black salt, brown sugar, roasted cumin powder and red chilli powder.
• Add the sliced grapes, coarsely chopped walnuts and finely chopped fresh mint leaves and mix gently.
• Place in refrigerator for 20-30minutes
• Garnish with mint leaves, chopped walnut and few sliced grape pieces.
• Serve chilled as an accompaniment to any biryanis, curries or Indian breads.

For Garnishing

• few chopped walnuts (akhrot), sliced grapes and chopped fresh mint leaves

Notes

Use sweet and seedless grapes of your choice. I have used the long black seedless grapes.

I prefer to use black salt to enhance flavours, table salt can also be used.

To balance the flavour scale of recipe , I have added beet sugar which perfectly seasons and soothes the spices, thus delivering a mouthwatering taste without increasing the intensity of sweetness.

Mint can be replaced with coriander in the raita. I love to use fresh ingredient as refreshing and flavoursome. Dried mint and coriander herbs can also be used.