Pineapple Raita/Ananas Raita
Learn how to make Restaurant Style Pineapple Raita | Ananas Raita Recipe |Refreshing Pineapple Raita or Ananas Raita with herbs and spices which aid in digestion, is a delicious side with your meals.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Plain Curd/Yogurt
- ½ Cup Chopped Pineapple pieces
- 2 tbsp Pomogrante Arils
- 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander/Cilantro Leaves
- 7-8 tbsp Mint Leaves
- 1+1 tsp Raw Cane Sugar
- Red Chilli Flakes or Red Chilli Powder as required
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- Black Salt as required
- Chaat Masala(as required) optional
Instructions
Cook Pineapple
- Heat ½ cup water in a pan.½ Cup Chopped Pineapple pieces
- Cook pineapple pieces with 1 tsp sugar for 2-3 mins.1+1 tsp Raw Cane Sugar
- Take out the pieces in a seperate bowl and let it cool completely.
Make Raita
- In a bowl, add yogurt cumin powder, red chilli flakes, balck salt(as required).1 Cup Fresh Plain Curd/Yogurt, 1+1 tsp Raw Cane Sugar, Red Chilli Flakes or Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, Black Salt
- Instead of cumin powder you can also add chaat masala. Add salt carefully after tasting as Chaat masala already contains some salt.
- Whisk it till smooth and creamy.
- Add cooled pienapple pieces, pomogrante arils, chopped cilantro leaves.1 tbsp Chopped Coriander/Cilantro Leaves, 2 tbsp Pomogrante Arils
- Tear mint leaves roughly with hand and add to raita.7-8 tbsp Mint Leaves
- Mix well, cover and chill till the time of serving.
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Notes
Vegans can use any plant based yogurt like cashew yogurt.
You can use jaggery powder or any raw sugar in the recipe. Do not add honey while cooking pineapple as according to ayurveda it is not beneficial for health.
You can add canned pineapple but I do not recommend as it makes some difference in taste. No need to cook canned pieces as these are already cooked.
When making for kids avoid chilli flakes and add a pinch of black pepper.
Storing and Shelf Life
Pineapple Raita is best when freshly served. You can make ahead 1-2 hrs before serving. I will suggest to make and consume it one the same day.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container preferably glass and finish off the other day.
Variations
You can add fruits like grapes, apple, berries or banana. Many people also add finely chopped onions but I avoid it, and keep it onion and garlic free.
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