Kela Ka Raita Yogurt and Bananas
Elevate your side dish game with the creamy and refreshing Kela Ka Raita, a delightful Indian yogurt and banana recipe that's as unique as it is simple to prepare. Featuring the natural sweetness of ripe bananas paired with the tangy richness of plain yogurt, this dish is beautifully balanced with a hint of sugar, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of aromatic roasted cumin and black pepper powder. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this raita is perfect for busy days or as a cooling complement to spicy Indian curries and rice dishes. Garnished with fresh mint leaves for a burst of freshness, this crowd-pleaser is best served chilled for a naturally sweet and spiced treat. Perfect for those seeking easy yogurt recipes, refreshing vegetarian sides, or creative ways to use bananas for your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe bananas
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (curd)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into thin, round pieces. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the sugar, salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder to the yogurt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly incorporated.
Gently fold the banana slices into the spiced yogurt mixture, being careful not to mash the bananas.
Transfer the raita to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving for a cooler, more refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
