Tadka Pecan Raita Recipe

How To Make Tadka Pecan Raita

Tadka Pecan Raita Recipe: Tadka Pecan Raita is a delightful twist on the traditional raita, blending the creamy texture of yogurt with the crunchy goodness of pecans. This refreshing side dish features a simple yogurt base enhanced with roasted pecans and a flavorful tadka of mustard seeds and cumin. Perfect for cooling down spicy biryani or pulao, this raita adds a nutty flavor that complements your meal beautifully.

Ingredients of Tadka Pecan Raita

• 10-15 American Pecans, blanched
• 2 cups chilled yogurt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 2 dried red chillies, stemmed and broken
• 10-12 curry leaves
• Black salt to taste
• 2 tbsp resh coriander leaves, chopped
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

How to Make Tadka Pecan Raita

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1.

Reserve 4-5 American Pecans for garnish and roughly chop remaining ones.

2.

Heat oil in a small nonstick pan. Add mustard seeds and once they start to splutter, add asafoetida, dried red chillies, curry leaves and cook for 30 seconds.

3.

Take yogurt in a bowl. Add prepared tempering, chopped American Pecans, black salt and mix well.

4.

Add coriander leaves and mix well.

5.

Transfer in a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, American Pecans and serve chilled.

Tags:

• Tadka Raita
• Accompaniment
• Pecan Recipe