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Makhana Raita (Fox nut Raita)

Greek-style yogurt combined with crunchy roasted fox nuts, sweet bursts of pomegranate, and a handful of warming Indian spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 30g (1½ cups) makhana (fox nuts)
  • 500g (2 cups) greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp roasted ground cumin
  • 1 tsp black salt (substitute with regular salt)
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • 100g (½ cups) pomegranate seeds
  • handful of chopped coriander (cilantro)

Method
 

  1. Roast the makhana in a pan on low heat with a small splash of oil until they're crisp and lightly golden. It will take aboiut 5-7 minutes. This step is essential, as it brings out their nutty flavour and gives them their signature crunch. To test if the makhana are roated enough, crush one between your fingers. If it's roasted enough, it will be crushed easily without being spongy.
  2. While the makhana cools slightly, whisk together the Greek yogurt with roasted cumin, black salt, chilli powder, and a little sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the roasted makhana, pomegrenate seeds and chopped coriander to the yogurt, reserving some for garnish later. Mix to combine everything together.
  4. Garnish and serve immediately while the makhana are still crunchy.