Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita

Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita or Kumaoni Raita is basically grated cucumber whisked in fresh yogurt and flavored with mustard seeds. It is a staple in most houses in the hills of North India. Here is how to make it.

Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita as the name goes is a delicious accompaniment made in various mountainous regions of India especially in the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand.

This recipe brings back a lot of memories. Mom and dad were posted in the hills of Kumaon for a year and the stay was full of adventure and new experiences.

We used to go on long drives almost every weekend and on the way would stop for tea and lunch on the roadside shacks.

One of the things that remained consistent in all these shacks was this Kheere Ka Raita.

Although we always made Kheere Ka Raita and Fruit Raita at home, this version of Pahadi Raita was very different as it had the strong flavor of the mustard coming through.

Freshly ground yellow mustard added a lovely punch to this simple cucumber raita.

Served along with almost all the curry and roti meals, this Raita has now become a part of my kitchen as well and I make it very frequently and relive the good times.

Good to go with stuffed parathas such as Gobhi Ka Paratha and Dry Fruits Paratha.

Also, during an elaborate family meal, you definitely crave for accompaniments and starters that can be relished with other main course dishes.

Pretty simple to prepare at home, all you need is fresh curd, cucumber, and basic spices to make it.

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Step by Step Recipe

Coarsely ground the yellow mustard seeds in a mortar.

Whisk the curd until smooth.

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.

Keep the Raita for at least 1 hour before serving for the mustard flavor to seep through. Garnish with 1 tsp mustard oil and red chilli powder & serve.

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Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita Recipe

It is basically grated cucumber whisked in fresh yogurt and flavored with mustard seeds. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Course Accompaniment

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 88 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 500 g Fresh curd
• 1 cup Cucumber Grated
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Yellow mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Green chilli Chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped

Instructions

1. Coarsely ground the yellow mustard seeds in a mortar.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
3. Keep the Raita for at least 1 hour before serving for the mustard flavor to seep through.

4. Garnish with 1 tsp mustard oil and red chilli powder & serve.

Recipe Notes

You can also make a paste of mustard, fresh coriander and green chilli and add it in the curd along with other spices to make this raita.

Nutrition Facts

Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 101mg4%

Potassium 238mg7%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 260IU5%

Vitamin C 3.1mg4%

Calcium 156mg16%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.