Radish Raita

Radish Raita - A summer delight!

The temperatures this summer seem to be soaring to an all time high! I personally love the summer - the hotter it is, the fun of jumping in the swimming pool multiples! :D However, it has been extremely hot consistently and air conditioning has become a necessity - which means less natural air! :(

This is also the time for some yummy cooling foods like buttermilk, cucumbers, other fresh salads and loads of fruits! Here is a very simple recipe for Radish raita -packed with iron and a delightful cooling side dish with any meal. You could use either white radish or the red radish. I find red radish to have a milder taste compared to the white variation. Personally I love them both. But if you don't like the the strong raw taste/smell of raw white radish, try the red one.

What you need: (for a small portion)

Red radishes - 4, grated

Curds (Plain yogurt) - 2 tbsp, slightly beaten.

Green chillies -1, sliced lengthwise

Cilantro/coriander leaves - 2 tsp, finely chopped

Salt to taste

Method:
Mix all the ingredients together and adjust salt.

Optional Tempering: 

Heat 1/2 tsp oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow them to splutter. Add this tempering to the raita.

Enjoy the cooling raita with rice/dal or roti sabzi! :)