Capsicum Raita Recipe
Capsicum Raita is a simple side dish that pairs up well with roti, paratha, pulao, biryani etc. Capsicum Raita is very easy and quick to make perfect for the last minute meals. Learn to make Capsicum Raita with step by step pictures.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup curd / yogurt
- ⅛ teaspoon chat masala powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
- 3 tablespoon capsicum chopped into small squares
- salt to taste
To Temper:
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon jeera
- 1 green chilies sliced
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
Instructions
- Whisk the curd well until creamy, add chat masala powder and salt, mix well. Heat oil - add the items under ' to temper' let it crackle.
- Add chopped capsicum fry for a minute(don't let it brown) and switch off. Add this along with coriander leaves to curd and give a quick stir.
Notes
- Sprinkle chat masala powder while serving if you prefer.
- You can add colored capsicum to make the raita even more colorful.
- You can even include fresh grated cucumber.
- You can also grind chilies and add the paste to raita if you don't prefer green chilies coming your way while eating the raita.
- You can add 1 tablespoon of chopped onions, saute it along with capsicum and add it to raita.
Nutrition Facts
Capsicum Raita Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 182
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 4142mg180%
Potassium 470mg13%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1156IU23%
Vitamin C 43mg52%
Calcium 314mg31%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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