Best Yogurt Raita With Chile And Mint Recipes

YOGURT RAITA WITH CHILE AND MINT

Steps:

• Put yogurt in a bowl. Stir in ginger, diced chile and salt.
• Put oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mustard and cumin seeds and let sizzle until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Carefully stir hot contents of skillet into yogurt.
• Add chopped mint, cover and let flavors mingle for at least 15 minutes. Raita may be prepared several hours before serving.

TOMATO-MINT RAITA

Steps:

• Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.
• Cut tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

MINT RAITA

Steps:

• Drain yogurt in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl, chilled, 3 hours.
• Pulse all ingredients in a blender until mint is finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and chill, covered, at least 3 hours.

SPICY THAI SHRIMP WITH MINT RAITA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all raita ingredients and set aside.
• Heat olive and sesame oils in a medium saucepan over high heat. Sauté ginger and garlic about 45 seconds. Add shrimp and chile paste, tossing to cook evenly, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir. Serve raita with shrimp; garnish with chives.