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Make Rajasthani Style Besan Ka Raita, Also Called Pithod Raita, With This Easy Recipe

Low on calories with a whiff of Rajasthani cuisine, this raita recipe is healthy and delicious!
Editorial
Updated:- 2020-06-16, 23:11 IST

Reap the benefits of curd and besan with this easy to make and delicious recipe of Rajasthani raita known as Pithod Raita. You can pair it with whichever dish you like especially if the main course is spicy.

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This besan and curd dish is a delight and will be loved by all. The recipe has been contributed by Chef Akshraj Jodha, Executive Chef at ITC Windsor, Bengaluru

Vegetarian Recipe
Total Time: 20 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 3
Level: Low
Course: Main Course
Calories: 100
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Kishori Sud

Ingredients

  • 50 gms besan
  • 500 gms curd
  • 10 gms red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 gms turmeric
  • 100 gms ghee
  • 5 gms roasted jeera powder

Step

  1. Step 1:

    Take half of the curd, add in besan, red chili powder, and turmeric, salt and whisk it well.

  2. Step 2:

    Heat ghee, add curd mixture and cook till the mixture is smooth and shiny.

  3. Step 3:

    Grease steel tray, pour the mixture, spread it and let it set.

  4. Step 4:

    Meanwhile whisk the remaining curd and add salt.

  5. Step 5:

    Make thin slices of set mixture and add this to curd.

  6. Step 6:

    Garnish with roasted jeera powder.

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