Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Pumpkin Raita

Pumpkin Raita in Marathi

Serves: 2 to 3 persons

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Ingredients:
2 cup Pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1/2 tsp Ghee
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
3 green Chilies, chopped
1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup Plain Yogurt
Salt and Sugar to taste

Method:
1) Pressure cook Pumpkin cubes to 2-3 whistles or until soft and tender. Mash pumpkin cubes after they cool down. mash nicely and try to remove lumps.
2) In a small saucepan, heat Ghee. Add Cumin seeds and Green chilies. saute for few seconds and pour it over mashed pumpkin. Add Salt and sugar to taste. Add Yogurt, Cilantro and mix well.

Note:
1) This Raita is great side dish in you Fasting meal. Otherwise, you can add Mustard seeds, Asafoetida, Turmeric to hot Ghee with Cuminseeds as additional seasoning.
2) Roasted Peanuts coarsed Powder taste great in this Raita.

Labels:
Pumpkin Raita, Kaddu Bhurta, Bhopla Bharit

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