Makhane Ka Raita
Yoghurt is such a wonderful thing to eat. We can make so many things out of it or can eat a bowl full of it just like that. Raitas are one such beautiful and easy accompaniments that is loved by many people. You go for a wedding or any party or invite someone for dinner at home, you will definitely add one or the other kind of Raitas to the menu.
Makhana are very good for health. Apart from raita you can also make makhane ki sabji or makhane ki kheer. They are also eaten as snack. Just stir fry them in little ghee till they become crisp and add little salt and black pepper powder to it. Try these on a rainy evening instead of popcorns. You will love the them.
There are so many varieties of Raitas that can be made. The most famous and easy to make is the boondi raita. But we can also make onion tomato raita, cucumber raita, lauki ka raita, pineapple raita, pomegranate raita, and the list is endless. I shall be sharing the recipes to all of these soon.
Makhana in hindi or lotus seed in English, whatever you call them, they are yummy to eat. Makhana is actually the seed of lotus plant. It is widely used in South east Asian countries for culinary as well as medicinal purpose. Two types of lotus seeds can be found commercially; brown peel and white. After harvesting, they are then puffed in earthen pots and aluminium pots and sold in markets in the name of makhana. Makhana are easily available in grocery stores or the shops where you get dry fruits as they belong to the dry fruit category.
Makhana are very good for health. Apart from raita you can also make makhane ki sabji or makhane ki kheer. They are also eaten as snack. Just stir fry them in little ghee till they become crisp and add little salt and black pepper powder to it. Try these on a rainy evening instead of popcorns. You will love the them.
There are so many varieties of Raitas that can be made. The most famous and easy to make is the boondi raita. But we can also make onion tomato raita, cucumber raita, lauki ka raita, pineapple raita, pomegranate raita, and the list is endless. I shall be sharing the recipes to all of these soon.
Let's get onto today's recipe.
Makhane Ka Raita
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup Fresh yoghurt(chilled)
1/4th tsp Salt + Black salt
1/4th tsp Sugar
Pinch of Red chilli powder
1/4 th tsp of dried Pudhina (mint) leaves
1 cup Roasted Makhane
3- 4 tbsp water(chilled)
Method
- Dry roast the makhane in a Kadia till they are crisp on a medium flame. Keep stiring them continuously so you don't burn them. This should take 2-3 mins.
- In a big bowl take the yoghurt and whisk it till smooth.
- Now add the seasoning. Salt, Black salt, sugar, red chilli powder and dried Pudhina. Stir well. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
- If you do not have dried pudhina, you can also add finely chopped fresh coriander and fresh pudhina instead.
- Now add water and mix well till all the seasoning is dissolved into the yoghurt.
- Finally add the Makhane and serve immediately.
Tips:
- You can keep the yoghurt mix ready 2 -3 hours prior to serving into refrigerator and just add makhane while serving. This will save your time when you have guests at home.
- Adjust the water required as per the yoghurt quantity as makhane would absorb little yoghurt water and become soggy.
I served this raita with some delicious aloo paneer parathas. I shall share its recipe once I make them again. So try this raita at home and do share your experience in the comment section below.
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Till then,
Stay Happy Stay Healthy!
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