Raita is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine. Whether we are having roti and sabzi or dal and rice, a bowl of fresh curd is a perfect accompaniment, isn’t it? When we think of raita, it is inevitable that curd will be a part of it. After all, how can there be raita without this key ingredient? So let us introduce you to a recipe that reinvents raita in the most unique way: Rajasthani khatta meetha raita. It tastes sweet and tangy and will make a great accompaniment to your meal.
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What is Rajasthani Khatta Meetha Raita?
Rajasthani khatta meetha raita is like nothing you’ve ever had before. The most surprising aspect of this raita is that it doesn’t contain curd; instead, it is made with tamarind and jaggery water. Spices like red chilli powder, turmeric and ajwain add flavour to this side dish. Moreover, it also has small pieces of besan chilla in it, which makes it really unique.
What to pair with Rajasthani Khatta Meetha Raita?
Not sure what to eat with this raita? You can eat it with a variety of dishes. It pairs well with roti, steamed rice or even vegetable pulao. Apart from this, you can also eat this khatta meetha raita with spicy curry, which balances the taste.
How to make Rajasthani Meetha Khatta Raita | Khatta Meetha Raita Recipe
The recipe of this unique raita has been shared on the Instagram page @burrpet_by_dhruvijain. To make it, first mix jaggery, tamarind and water in a large bowl. Mix well and strain the mixture. In another bowl, add gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ajwain and oil. Mix it well, then pour a ladleful of the mixture on a hot pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula. You will have something like a chilla. Once cooked, cut it into small pieces. Heat oil and prepare the tempering by adding red chili powder and cumin seeds. Finally, add the gram flour pieces to the tamarind-jaggery water and pour the prepared tempering on top. Your Rajasthani khatta meetha raita is now ready to be tasted!
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Try this delicious raita recipe and let us know how you liked it! Meanwhile, here are some more Rajasthani recipes that you must try.
