Yogurt (Raita)
Keys: Jeera (cumin), Rai seeds (mustard), Hing (Asafoedita), Varghar (seasoning made with ghee or oil)
Version 1: Finely grate washed (peeled/unpeeled) cucumber and carrots. Add to yoghurt. Add salt, a little sugar and seasoning---cumin seeds/powder, mustard seeds and a pinch of asafoedita powder into the ghee. Can add fresh mint leaves (optional.)
Version 2: Add a sliced banana to the yogurt. Add salt, a little sugar and a little mustard powder for seasoning.
Version 3: Add chopped boiled potato to the yoghurt. Add salt, a little brown sugar, mustard powder for seasoning.
Version 4: Add chopped onion and boiled potato, then add salt, brown sugar and mustard powder for seasoning.
Ingredients:
spinach/peas
mustard greens
potatoes
cumin seeds
mustard seeds
asafoedita
varghar (?)
organic sugar
jagarey
yogurt
carrots
cucumber
mint leaves
mustard powder
potato