Carrot Yogurt Raita | Carrot Thayir Pachadi | Gajar ka Raitha

Raita or Raitha is a popular and healthy Indian salad recipe with Yogurt(Curd or Thair or Dahi) and Vegetables like Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato even with Cabbage or Spinach  and flavored with variety of seasonings to make different types of Raita's. Raita is a very good side-dish for Biryani, Pulao, or even with Chapathi or Paratha. Instead of vegetables we can make Fruits Raita by using fruits like Pomegranate, Grapes, Mango, Dates or Pineapple which gives sweet and sour taste, Let us see how to make Carrot Raita.

Carrot Raita Recipe - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 min's | Cooking Time : 10 min's | Serves : 3
Recipe Category: Side-dish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

Yogurt / Curd - 1 cup
Grated Carrot - 3/4 cup
Coriander leaves - 1 Strand finely chopped
Onion - 1
Green Chilly – 2
Chat Masala powder a Pinch(optional)
Salt - to taste

Preparation Method:

1. Take the Carrot and Peel off the skin then grate the Carrot.
2. Take the Yogurt in a Bowl and beat well, Keep aside.
3. Cut the Onions in Lengthwise or finely chopped.
4. Finely Chop the Coriander leaves and Green Chillies.
5. Add all the above vegetables with the Yogurt then Add some salt and mix well.
6. Finally if you like add pinch of Chat masala

Serving Tips :
Serve as a side-dish with any Rice variety or with any Spicy Gravy for Roti or Paratha.

Cooking Tips:
If you do not like raw carrots then Par-boil the carrots for 1 minute, squeeze the water out and add into the yogurt.

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