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Kumaoni Raita: If you want to eat something different, delicious and light, then this raita of Kumaoni cucumber is a great option. It is also easy to make and also fun to eat.
Pahari Kumaoni Raita
Highlights
- Kumaoni Raita is delicious and light.
- Cucumbers are made from rye, green chillies and coriander.
- Serve with lentils, rice, roti or paratha.
Kumaoni raita: There is a unique combination of taste and health in the kitchen of Uttarakhand. There is a special recipe here – Kumaoni cucumber raita. It is not an ordinary raita, but part of the fragrance of the mountains, the freshness of the weather and tradition. The cucumber used in this raita is slightly larger in size and looks light yellow in color. Local people call it ‘link’. Even if you do not have this, you can also make this raita with ordinary cucumbers.
To make this raita, first cucumber has to be peeled and grated. Pahari cucumber seeds are usually soft, so they do not need to be separated. If the seeds are strict, it would be better to remove them.
Now comes the time to add curd. You take the curd of the house or this raita becomes tasty with both packets. If the curd is thin, squeeze the cucumber water. Otherwise, you can also make both of them together. After mixing yogurt well, only turmeric and salt are added to it. This is its special thing, less spices, more taste.
This raita can be eaten in every season. In summer it cools the body and also keeps digestion fine. You can serve it with lentils, rice, roti-vegetable or paratha. In Uttarakhand, it is especially eaten with potato gutka. The fun of eating cold raita doubles.
Health hidden behind taste
This raita is as good in taste, the more beneficial for health. Cucumber hydrates the body and the spices keep digestion healthy. Yogurt is beneficial for the stomach anyway. Without more oil-spices, this recipe sits fine for people of all ages.
