Pittod ka Raita Recipe

• For Pittod:
• ½ cup Gram Flour
• 1 cup Water
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp fresh Green Coriander (chopped)
• 1 Green Chilly (finely chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 tsp Oil
• ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
• For Raita:
• 2 cups Curd
• ½ tsp Cumin Powder
• Few Curry Leaves (optional)
• ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
• ½ tsp Sugar (optional)
• Salt (to taste)

• Combine gram flour, water, turmeric powder, green coriander, green chili and salt together to form a thin batter.
• Place a pan on fire and heat oil.
• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add the flour batter and mix continuously. Do not allow the batter to stick to the base.
• Mix for about 5 to 6 minutes till the batter thickens.
• Grease a flat plate with some oil.
• Pour the batter on the plate and flatten it to a uniform layer. Keep it aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Slice the batter into small squares.
• Beat curd in a large bowl.
• Add salt, sugar and cumin powder.
• Heat oil in a saucepan.
• Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
• Tip in curry leaves and stir for few moments.
• Add this mixture to the beaten curd.
• Finally, add the flour squares to the curd. Stir gently.
• Serve with missi roti, moong dal puri, stuffed paranthas or simple chapattis.