Raita is flavored yogurt with veggies, fruits, nuts, etc. and is a common condiment in Indian households. Since yogurt is an excellent probiotic, we try to eat it every day – tastes great and good for the gut! Read: “10 healthy foods to eat every day.” Avocados, on the other hand, are a source of good fat (mono-unsaturated fats.)
Although we usually have Raitas with Rice dishes, this Avocado-Walnut Raita is very delicious and filling enough to have as a stand-alone midday snack.
How to make Avocado-Walnut Raita?
Step-by-Step Instructions
Serves:
2
Ready In:
10 minutes
Diet:
Vegan,
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt (plant-based for vegan)
- 1/4-1/2 cup cold water for desired consistency
- 1 medium avocado (just-about-ripe: to check, the one that has a brown peel and a little soft.)
- 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 walnut halves
- 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (per taste)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
Step 1
Add yogurt to a bowl and add water gradually while whisking until the desired consistency is obtained – no lumps, smooth like a dip/sauce. Keep aside.
Step 2
Peel, deseed the avocado and chop into fine pieces almost half-an-inch each.
Step 3
Crush walnut halves into small pieces (I use a mortar and pestle, but it can be done with a knife as well.)
Step 4
Add the avocado, chopped onions, walnut halves, salt, one teaspoon cumin powder, chopped coriander leaves to whisked yogurt.
Step 5
Garnish with one teaspoon cumin powder, red chili powder, and a coriander leaf. Refrigerate.
Step 6
Serve cold with rice, chapatti, or have as is as a mid-day snack.
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Avocado Walnut Raita
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Yogurt plant-based for vegan
- 1/2 Cup Water for desired consistency
- 1 Avocado medium, just-about-ripe: to check, the one that has a brown peel and a little soft.
- 1/4 Onion medium, finely chopped
- 4 Walnut Halves
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
Instructions
- Add yogurt to a big bowl and add water gradually while whisking until the desired consistency is obtained – no lumps, smooth like a dip/sauce. Keep aside.
- Peel, deseed the avocado and chop into fine pieces almost half-an-inch each.
- Crush walnut halves into small pieces (I use a mortar and pestle, but it can be done with a knife as well.)
- Add the avocado, chopped onions, walnut halves, salt, one teaspoon cumin powder, chopped coriander leaves to whisked yogurt.
- Garnish with one teaspoon cumin powder, red chili powder, and a coriander leaf.
- Serve with rice, chapatti, or have as is as a mid-day snack.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I use WP Recipe maker for Nutrition Value calculation and are the best estimates using the plugin. Please use your nutritional value calculator if you have one.
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