Grapes Raita

Grapes Raita is on sweeter side. So if you have spicy curry, this Raita will balance out the flavors. It needs only handful of the ingredients and about 15 min to make.

 It is Gluten Free, Kids Friendly, Indian, Spicy, Sweet, Vegetarian side dish.

Ingredients:

1. Grapes - 1 Cup - Red Seedless 

2. Greek Yogurt- 1 Cup

3. Red Bell Pepper- 1/2 Medium 

4. Oil - 1 TBSP - Vegetable Oil/ Saffola Oil

5. Muster Seeds - 2 TSP

6. Cumin Seeds - 2 TSP

7. Red chili powder- 2 TSP - you can vary as per the taste

8. Curry Leaves- 7-8 - fresh or dry

9. Sugar - 1 TSP - White or brown 

10. Salt - 1 TSP - you can vary as per the taste

11. Water - 1/2 Cup

Method:

1. Whisk Greek yogurt and water until you get a runny and consistent mixture.

2. Red seedless grapes I have are huge in size so chopped each in 4 pieces. Chop red bell pepper. Mix both to yogurt mixture.

3. In a thick bottom pan, heat oil first, followed by cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once seeds start to sputter add curry leaves and red chili powder. Add sautéed spices to yogurt mixture with sugar and salt. 

4. Mix all ingredients well together and refrigerate for 15-20 min atleast. Now Grapes Raita is ready to serve. It stays well for 2/3 days in a refrigerator. So if needed you can make it a day or two in advance.