Pomegranate Raita recipe | Anar ka raita |dalimba che raite

Pomegranate raita is made up of creamy curd, with red crystals of pomegranate added pomegranate that gives a sweet  pink color to it, makes it more attractive.

The best part of this raita is that you need not have it with your food, but eat it as a filler any time of the day

The sweet tart taste from the pomegranate along with the yogurt and salt creates a very interesting texture and taste. Next time you want to try a new raita, try this one for sure.


Cutting  a pomegranate (anar) is something which i avoided due to laziness .Recently my mom gave me an excellent tip to cut & remove anar seeds after which I purchase them frequently

Anar is also known as dalimba in marathi & Pomegranate in english
 

Ingredients:

2 cups yogurt (dahi)
1 cup of pomegranate
1 small onion chopped (optional)
Pinch black salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
1 tsp ground sugar
1 pinch of powdered jeera /cumin seed


Method :

1.Whisk the curd in a mixing bowl with a whisk. Add salt, pepper and ground sugar.
2.Add pomegranate, green chili , onion and coriander leaves.
3.Mix it well using the serving spoon and chill it.
4. Garnish it coriander leaves and cumin powder.