Yogurt Preparations
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Yogurt is more commonly known as curd/curds in India. In Hindi we call it दही (dahi). Yogurt is one of the best sources of calcium for vegetarians. Yogurt is also rich in protein and Vitamin B.
Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotic bacteria, which supports immunity and digestive heath. Yogurt has good bacteria that can be helpful to your digestive tract.Yogurt is made by natural bacterial fermentation of milk. In this process the lactose of milk converts into lactic acid and this makes yogurt more easily digestible than milk.
Greek Yogurt- Greek yogurt is made by straining out liquid whey from the yogurt, leaving behind a thick yogurt. In simple words Greek yogurt is a thick and creamy yogurt which can be easily made a t home.
Raita- Raita is a yogurt based Indian dish. It is a coolant and can be a combination of herbs, fruits or vegetables mixed in beaten yogurt. It is generally served as an accompaniment to the spicy main dishes.
Cold yogurt dishes are very suitable for hot Indian climate and go very well with hot curries. There is a wide range of cooked delicacies made with fresh or sour yogurt. It is also used in chutneys, bread making, sweets, rice delicacies, beans and so on......
How to make Dahi/Curd/Yogurt at home-
Some Raita Recipes
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Curd Rice with Pomegranate
Curd rice is a highly favored delicacy in South India, also referred to as dahi bhaat in North India. The preparation of curd rice is a breeze, making it a hassle-free dish to make. In North India, curd rice often fails to appeal to people due to the perception that it is a plain and uninspiring dish. However, I have come up with a desi tadka that...
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Mango Raita
Raita is a yogurt based Indian dish. It is a coolant and is generally served as an accompaniment to the spicy main dishes. Mangoes are one of the most popular tropical fruits. Big thanks to my bhabhi (sister-in-law) who shared this delicious, healthy, quick and very easy raita recipe with me. Mint enhances the flavor of this raita..
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Lauki Ka Raita
Lauki or bottle gourd has 90% water in it and is considered as one of the lighest vegetable to digest. This is another yummy preparation from the healthy bottle gourd ( lauki) . This is a good coolant and can be served anytime with any meal..
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Cucumber Raita
Cucumber is a very good coolant. It is a good source of vitamin A and C. It is also rich in minerals. With yogurt it makes a perfect delicious and nutritious raita. This raita can be served with dal rice or roti sabji...
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Pineapple Raita
Pineapple is one of the most popular tropical fruit. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C , it also has fibers, and enzymes that are good for the digestive system and helps in maintaining ideal weight and balanced nutrition...
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Boondi Raita
The word boondi has come from a Hindi word Boond means drop. Boondis are small deep fried balls of gram flour. This raita goes very well with vegetable Biryani, and also with poori and aloo tamatar ka rasa...
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Mix Veg Raita
This Raita is made with cucumber, tomatoes, chopped onions and flavored with herbs. Mix vegetable raita goes very well with plain paratha. It can also be served with dal and rice..
Some Other Yogurt Recipes
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Mango Strawberry Yogurt
Yogurt (In India it is known as Curd/Dahi) is a good source of Protein and calcium. It is also a very good digestive and is also considered as a coolant. This dessert is somewhat like parfait but it is much lighter… This light dessert is made with fresh fruits, yogurt, honey, and nuts...
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Fruit Salad in Yogurt Dressing
A very delicious and healthy fruit salad - this salad provides vitamins, calcium, and other nutrients by using ingredients recommended for fasting. Fruits selection can be altered as per taste and availability. ....
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Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a traditional dessert from Western India. This dessert is made with yogurt (curd/ dahi). Yogurt is tied in a muslin cloth and hung for hours to drain off the water and the resulting creamy and thick yogurt is beaten with sugar , garnished with saffron, cardamoms, and dry fruits....
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Dahi Ki Gujhiya
Dahi ki Gujhiya are stuffed lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt (dahi/ curds) . This is a royal Rajasthani dish made for festivals and other special occasions. Many of my readers were asking for the recipe of this authentic Indian delicacy, so let’s make dahi ki gujhiya for Diwal.
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Moong dal dahi vadas
Moong dal dahi vadas are light and yummy variety of vadas. Vadas are deep fried balls of lentil paste. In dahi (curd/yogurt) vada, fried lentil balls are soaked in the warm water to remove the oil. Then they are soaked in dahi (curd) for....
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Dahi ke Aloo
Dahi ke Aloo is a very special, delicious, delicacy for the days of fasting. Dahi ke aloo can also be served as accompaniment with regular meal; top with sev or some other crispies...
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Dahi Vada
Vadas are deep fried balls of lentil paste. In dahi (curd/yogurt) vada, fried lentil balls are soaked in the warm water to remove the oil. Then they are soaked in dahi (curd) for 3-4 hours so the vadas absorb the dahi . It is a delicious and healthy chaat item. This can be served with main course too..
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Curd Rice
Curd is an Indian word for yogurt. This is a very popular delicacy from South of India. It is a complete dish and makes a very light meal. Curd rice has calcium, protein and carbohydrates in it . Make this very healthy yet delicious dish..
Yogurt/ curd based drinks
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Mango Lassi
Lassi is a very famous yogurt based drink. Sweet Lassi is made by blending yogurt (curds/ dahi) with either milk or water and sugar. Mango lassi is very popular in western world. To be frank, I first tasted Mango lassi outside India. This is a very easy and delicious recipe...
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kesariya Lassi
Lassi is a very popular, yogurt(curd) based drink from India. This is a special lassi from the birth place of God Krishna .This has lot of Saffron in it and has very nice aroma too...
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Mattha/ Butter Milk
This is a very healthy, and delicious drink can be served any time. It is a very good coolant, especially for the summer time. It helps in fighting the hot wind of burning summer afternoons...
Some hot and savory dishes made with yogurt/ curd
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Mangaudi ki Kadhi
Today I am sharing with you my childhood favorite mangaudi ki Kadhi's recipe. This is a traditional Rajasthani /Marwadi vaishnav delicacy, very popular in North India. Mangaudis are small sun dried dumplings made with moong dal paste. For this delicacy mangaudi...
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Gujarati Kadhi
Kadhi is a tangy curry preparation made with gram flour and sour yogurt. Kadhi is very popular in North, and West India. There are different versions of kadhis like kadhi pakordi, mangodi ki kadhi,...
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Dahi Wale Aloo
Dahi wale aloo is a very simple, yet delicious potato delicacy in yogurt curry. I remember when I was a kid, we used to eat dahi wale aloo with plain paratha in dinner meals. ...
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Gatte Ki Subji/ Gatta Curry
Gatta curry is a delicious Rajasthani/ Marwari preparation made in a tangy yogurt curry. Gatte is a Hindi word meaning solid pieces. In this preparation, gatte dough is made with gram flour and spices, boiled in water, and then shallow fried. There are different recipes to make...
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Kadhi Pakaudi
Kadhi Chawal is actually a lunch combo from North of India.Kadhi is deep fried balls of gram flour paste's , dipped in yogurt based gravy.Chawal is a Hindi word for rice....
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Healthy Idlis
Idlis are steam cooked savory cakes. These healthy and delectable idlis are made with oat, semolina, carrots, yogurt, and raisins, and have been seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves. A very dear friend of mine shared this recipe over the phone and advised me to try it....
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Rava Uttapam
Rava Uttapam or semolina uttapam is a very popular South Indian dish. Uttapams are made with fermented batter. These are thick pancakes. Traditionally onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes are added in the batter. Uttapams are served with a South....
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Sooji/ rava Idly
Rava/sooji idlies are steam cooked savory cakes of fermented batter of Semolina (sooji/ rava ). Usually in South India Idlies are served with Sambhar and chutneys for the breakfast. This is a very delicious preparations and very popular...
Chutneys with yogurt
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Lucknow Style Green Chutney
This green chutney is a Lucknow speciality and is specially made to accompany kebabs. It is a little different than regular coriander chutney and is a modified version of mint chutney. This chutney is a good source of iron, and calcium. So try this out with kebabs ...
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Coconut Chutney
coconut chutney is a South Indian variety of chutney. This delicious chutney is made with coconut, peanuts (groundnuts) and flavored with green chili, coriander leaves. It is seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It best goes with idly, dosa...
