Sweet And Sour Raita

This sweet and sour version of raita, is made with low fat yogurt, salt, sugar, honey, mint sauce, cilantro, green chili, onion, and water. It is perfect for accompanying hot curries and dishes, offering a cooling sensation and a subtle sweetness that excellently contrasts with the spice. Sweet and sour raita is a lot more effective than cold drinks in counteracting with the hotness of spiciness of main dishes. You can increase the amount of honey to sweeten the raita, depending on your preference and taste. Raita is often served alongside pilaf, biryani, or seekh kebab. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for pita bread, naan, or chips. It can also be served as an alternative to potato salad or coleslaw, accompanying grilled meats and vegetables. There are many different types of raita made with vegetables, pulses or fruits. You can incorporate these various ingredients and finally list this version in you own favorite gourmet recipes. 

Some examples of vegetable raitas include tomato onion raita, cucumber raita, carrot raita, pumpkin raita, potato raita, mint and peanut raita, and spinach raita. Examples of pulses raitas include sporouted green gram raita and boondi raita. Fruit raitas can include pineapple raita, banana raita, mango raita, guava raita, and grape raita. Sweet and sour raita is especially complementary with fruits and can be served after a meal. Raita makes one of the best healthy recipes that can be enjoyed on a regular basis without the guilt.

Ingredients

2 cups low fat yogurt

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1+ tablespoon pure honey

1 ½ teaspoons mint sauce

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

1 green chili, seeded and chopped fine

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ cup water

1. The yogurt, salt, sugar, honey, and mint sauce are whisked together in a bowl. 

2. More honey is added to increase sweetness, if desired. 

3. Some of the cilantro are separated to be used as the garnish. 

4. The rest of the cilantro is poured into the yogurt mixture, along with the chili, onion, and water and mixing is done well. 

5. It is then served in a bowl with the reserved cilantro sprinkled on top.