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| White Pumpkin Raita / Ash Gourd Raita |
White Pumpkin Raita / Ash Gourd Raita is made from yogurt/curds or dahi. It is normally served as dip/side dish. It provides cooling effect and has a nice taste.
This raita is with a touch of ground mix of raw mustard (hasi sasive ) coconut and chilies. (Kannada name: ಬೂದಿ ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ)
Yogurt is one of the immunity booster food that contains vitamins and minerals and more.
Ingredients
- Grated white pumpkin - 1 cup
- Thick curd - 1 cup
- Green chilli - 2-3
- Grated coconut - 1/3 cup
- Fresh coriander leaves - handful
- Mustard-1/2 tsp
Seasoning
- Mustard - 3/4 tsp
- Hing/asafoetida - pinch
- Curry leaves - few
- Oil
Method -
Deseed and peel the skin of pumpkin. Grate and keep it aside. Add salt and mix for leave for 10 mins. Meanwhile grind chilli, mustard, coconut and coriander leaves to a fine paste. Prepare seasoning adding the items mentioned above. Remove the excess water from pumpkin. Add the curds, add ground paste and mix.
Deseed and peel the skin of pumpkin. Grate and keep it aside. Add salt and mix for leave for 10 mins. Meanwhile grind chilli, mustard, coconut and coriander leaves to a fine paste. Prepare seasoning adding the items mentioned above. Remove the excess water from pumpkin. Add the curds, add ground paste and mix.
Add the seasoning and stir well.
Serve Budukumbalkai raita with parathas or rice.
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