This one is from mom who knows my love for curd and raitas.I was really struck by its taste and simplicity.A very different raita-no veggies used,just udhin hittu[urad dhal powder in kannada].This is a great side dish for veggie rice dishes like veggie pulao/briyani.
Prepare the powder in small batches and store.Use it when u are in a hurry to make a quick raita or when u are bored with veggie raita or need a change or u just don’t have any veggies but need a raita with tomato riceor you need a light raita to go with a heavy briyani. And whats more -This preparation takes just 5 minutes.
You need:
White urad dhal- 5 tablespoons
Red Chillies – 3 [Adjust to taste,add more if u want a spicer version or add when seasoning]
Dry roast urad dhal and chillies till the dhal turns brown.Powder and store in an airtight container.
To prepare the raita,take 1 cup of curd, put in salt and add 2 teaspoons of udhin hitttu and beat well without any lumps.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil and when hot add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds,1/2 teaspoon jeera,a few curry leaves [and 1 0r 2 pieces of red chilly-optional] and wait till the seasoning splutter.Then pour over curd mixture and mix well.It is now ready to serve..
Easy isn’t it!!!
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this is new to me, sounds great
Lovely new to me.
Very new kind of raitha, me too like curds and raithas…
Very interesting,have never heard of it…sounds simple and delicious..