Kheera ka Raita (Cucumber yogurt)

Raita is a popular Indian condiment, made of yogurt. Variations includes different veggies & seasonings.

Kheera ka raita (Cucumber yogurt) is a refreshing yet flavorful blend of cucumber with yogurt. It soothes your pallet and aids in digestion.

This simple raita can elevate flavor of any rice or dry vegetables!!

All you need:

1 small Cucumber, finely chopped

2 cups fresh non-fat yogurt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp roasted & powdered cumin seeds*

1/2 tsp red chili powder

Salt to taste

Mint leaves( for garnish)

How to prepare:

• In a serving bowl, mix together yogurt and milk.

• Add chopped cucumber with salt, red chili powder and cumin seeds powder.
• Mix all and serve chilled with garnish of mint leaves.

*Dry roast the cumin seeds powder at medium heat in any flat pan and then ground it to powder.

Thousand Island Salad

Thousand Island salad is an easy salad and everything, including dressing can be prepared at home!!!

All you need:

Salad:
1/2 cup boiled penne pasta

1 small cucumber diced in cubes

1/4 medium size beet root, small cubes 

1 medium sized carrot cut length wise
1/2 medium size apple,cubed

Dressing:
2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
2 tsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp honey
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

How to prepare:

• Keep boiled Pasta & cut veggies chilled till you want to serve.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together and store them cold

To Serve:
Toss the veggies, pasta  in a Salad bowl & mix with dressing. Garnish with mint leaves.

Served Cold