Winter Raita Benefits: Raita can be eaten not only in summers but also in winters. Raita (Raita For Winters) made from vegetables available in winter season is very beneficial for health. They keep digestion healthy and also help in increasing immunity. That’s why we have brought some special raita recipes here. Let’s know about them.
Winter Raita Benefits: Raita is a dish that is made by adding curd, spices, herbs, vegetables etc. If you get raita with your food, then the pleasure of eating doubles. Raita can be beneficial for health even in winters.
Winter Raita Benefits
Winter Raita Benefits: Eating raita of some vegetables is very beneficial in winters. Eating them increases immunity and also reduces the risk of seasonal diseases. You can also try some of the raita recipes given here in these winters.
Cucumber and Tomato Raita
Material
- 2 cups curd
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- First of all, beat the curd well in a bowl.
- Now chop cucumber and tomato and add it in it.
- Add cumin powder, salt and black pepper to it and mix well.
- Your cucumber tomato raita is ready. Serve it with food.
Bathua Raita
Material
- 2 cups fresh bathua (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh curd
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (for tempering)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Method
- First of all, wash and clean the bathua leaves thoroughly. Now add some water to the bathua leaves in a pan and boil or steam them lightly.
- When the leaves become soft, leave them to cool. Then mash them well.
- Now add fresh curd in a large bowl and whisk it well.
- Add chopped bathua, black pepper powder, cumin powder, black salt and grated ginger to it.
- Add lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- For tempering, heat 1/2 teaspoon ghee or oil in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida and let them crackle. Pour the tempering into the raita. Garnish it with green coriander and serve with rice or roti.
Beetroot Raita
Material
- 2 cups fresh curd
- 1 cup grated beetroot
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Method
- First of all, wash and peel the beetroot thoroughly and then grate it.
- If you want, you can boil it and then grate it. Now beat the curd well in a bowl.
- Now add grated beetroot to it.
- Add cumin powder, black pepper, black salt and mix well.
- Now add lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Garnish with green coriander and serve with roti, paratha or pulao.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general information. Before adopting it, definitely take medical advice. THE MONK does not confirm this.)
