MAKHANE KA RAITA

Makhana  or Lotus seed has very nutritional value and health benefit.We can use makhana to make many tasty food.Makhana can be consumed raw,roasted combined with any vegetable or as dessert. Here  i am giving the recipe of  Makhane ka Raita ,please try this tasty and  digestive raita.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 Cup Makhana
• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 2 green chillies chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• salt to taste ( sendha namak)
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt ( optional)
• 1 teaspoon fresh coriander chopped

  METHOD :

• Heat the pan and lightly roast makhanas and keep aside for cooling
• Now whisk the yogurt and add salt , cumin powder, red chilli powder ,green chillies,ginger and mix well
• At the time of serving add roasted makhanas into the yogurt so that its crunchy texture remains .Makhana Raita is ready ,garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

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