Carrot Cashew Raita
Elevate your mealtime with the delightful Carrot Cashew Raita, a refreshing Indian side dish that beautifully balances creamy yogurt with the natural sweetness of carrots and the crunch of roasted cashews. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, is infused with the earthy aroma of cumin and a subtle kick from finely chopped green chili. Finished with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves and golden cashews, this raita pairs perfectly with spicy curries, biryanis, or as a cooling dip for flatbreads. Packed with texture and flavor, this wholesome and vibrant dish makes a nutritious addition to your table—ideal for enhancing both everyday meals and festive feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.25 cup Cashews
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (curd)
- 1 small Green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon Oil (for roasting cashews)
Instructions
Wash, peel, and grate the carrots using a medium-sized grater. Set the grated carrots aside.
Finely chop the green chili and fresh coriander leaves, and keep them ready.
In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the cashews and roast them until they turn golden and aromatic. Remove the roasted cashews from the pan and let them cool.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated carrots, finely chopped green chili, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper powder to the yogurt. Mix well to combine.
Roughly chop the roasted cashews and fold them into the raita mixture, leaving a few whole cashews for garnish if desired.
Garnish the raita with chopped coriander leaves and the reserved roasted cashews.
Serve the Carrot Cashew Raita chilled or at room temperature alongside your favorite main course dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1504 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
