Pomegranate Raita / Anar Raita
Pomegranate Raita is an Indian accompaniment that is refreshing, healthy, delicious, and flavorful. It consists of plain yogurt with pomegranate seeds and spices. This easy recipe comes together quickly, within 10 minutes!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) plain or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pomegranate arils (plus more for garnishing)
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon amchur powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, take yogurt and whisk it until it is smooth.
- Add salt, sugar, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala powder, amchur powder, black salt, mint, and coriander leaves to the yogurt. Whisk to mix everything well.
- Add pomegranate seeds and mix again.
- Transfer the Raita to the serving bowl and garnish with more pomegranate arils.
- Serve the Pomegranate Raita immediately, or let it chill in the fridge until serving.
Storing Suggestions
- Pomegranate Raita is best served fresh or within a few hours of making. You can refrigerate the leftover raita in an air-tight container for a day or two. However, the taste may slightly change.
- This raita can not be frozen.
Notes
- Yogurt: I have used plain homemade yogurt to make Anar Raita, making the Raita with a medium-thick consistency. But for very thick Raita, you can use hung or Greek yogurt. Also, whisk the yogurt and make it smooth before adding other ingredients.
- Mint Leaves: Instead of fresh mint leaves, you can use dry mint powder.
- Spices: You can easily omit the spice you do not have or adjust the quantity of spices to your taste preferences.
- Make It Vegan: For vegan Pomegranate Raita, use dairy-free yogurt.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled easily.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 78kcalCarbohydrates : 11gProtein : 3gFat : 3gSaturated Fat : 2gPolyunsaturated Fat : 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat : 1gCholesterol : 10mgSodium : 234mgPotassium : 193mgFiber : 1gSugar : 9gVitamin A : 138IUVitamin C : 3mgCalcium : 100mgIron : 0.2mg
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