Pomegranate Raita Recipe Anar Raita Whiskaffair

on Oct 10, 2021, Updated Nov 17, 2023 Here are some more raita recipes that you might like: Mooli Raita, Beetroot Raita, Boondi Raita, Sprouted Chickpea Raita, and Dried Nuts and Fruit Raita.

About Pomegranate Raita

Pomegranate Raita (Anar Raita or Anardana Raita) is an easy and fruity Indian accompaniment made using yogurt, pomegranate juice, juicy pomegranate pearls, green chilies, cilantro, and a few spices. It has a sweet spicy flavor, and creamy texture with a lovely pink hue from the pomegranate juice. Apart from being refreshing and delicious, it is also very healthy. Serve this anar raita as a side dish with everyday meals or as a dip with Indian snacks.

Serving Suggestions

Pomegranate raita tastes delicious with your everyday spicy Indian meal of dal, sabzi, and roti. Make sure to serve it chilled. If using homemade curd, then make sure it’s not too sour. Pomegranate (Anar) – You will need pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice to make the pomegranate raita recipe. In the post below, I describe the process of removing the arils from pomegranates and how to make juice from them. Please read. Spice powders – This raita is lightly spiced with Kashmiri red chili powder and Roasted Cumin Powder. For the best flavor, make roasted cumin powder at home. Others – You will also need green chilies, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), salt, and granulated white sugar. Adjust green chillies and red chilli powder as per your taste. To make a variation of anar ka raita, you can also add boiled and cubed potatoes, chopped or grated cucumber, chopped onions, or grated carrots. Adding a little Chaat Masala Powder makes this raita tangy and spicy. Fresh mint leaves are also a great addition. To make this raita for vrat (Hindu fasting days), replace regular salt with rock salt (sendha namak).

¼ cup chilled pomegranate juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon chopped green chilies

It tastes great, along with a simple plate of dal rice. Try it with pulao or biryani as well. My favorites to serve with this raita are paneer pulao, Mumbai-style Tawa Pulao, Achari Chana Pulao, Veg Biryani, or Mushroom Biryani. It is also a great dip to serve with your Indian snacks. You can also serve it with thepla or stuffed parathas for breakfast.