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🌿Spicy, crunchy & vrat-friendly Raita 🌿🥜 Perfect with your fasting meals! This refreshing and high-protein raita is ideal for Navratri fasting and pairs wonderfully with vrat paratha or tikki. The roasted peanuts and green chillies add a delightful crunch and spice, making it a tasty and healthy addition to your fasting menu.
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Heat ghee in a pan and roast green chillies and peanuts until golden and aromatic.
Cool them down completely.
Add coriander leaves and grind everything into a coarse paste.
Whisk curd in a bowl, add the paste, and mix well.
Season with sendha namak.
Garnish with a few coriander leaves.
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Ensure the curd is fresh and thick for the best texture.
Cool the roasted peanuts and chillies completely before grinding to avoid a soggy paste.
Adjust the quantity of green chillies based on your spice tolerance.
Use sendha namak as it is vrat-friendly and enhances the flavor.
Can I use regular salt instead of sendha namak?
Sendha namak is recommended for fasting recipes, but you can use regular salt if not observing vrat.
Can I make this raita ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it a few hours in advance, but store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
What can I pair this raita with?
This raita pairs well with vrat paratha, tikki, or any fasting-friendly meal.
Can I skip the peanuts?
Peanuts add crunch and protein, but you can skip them or replace them with roasted makhana for a similar texture.
Is this recipe suitable for non-fasting days?
Absolutely! You can enjoy this raita on regular days as a refreshing side dish.
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