Pineapple Makhana Raita
Pineapple Makhana Raita is a delicious Indian yogurt dip made with roasted makhana (fox nuts), pineapple, and spices. It's a perfect accompaniment for Indian rice dishes, biryanis, and spicy curries. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It's also a great source of protein and calcium, thanks to the yogurt. People with dairy allergies should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
157 kcal
Protein
8 g
Carbs
30 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
0.5 cup (100g)
Roasted Cumin powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Pineapple
0.25 cup, diced (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Chat Masala
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Roasted Makhana
0.5 cup (50g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, whisk the plain curd until smooth.
Add roasted makhana and diced pineapple to the curd and mix well.
Add cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt. Stir well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve chilled.
Community Reviews & Results
Hemant Rani Menon
"Making this regularly for dinner, and the experience has been outstanding. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Shreya Kumari Iyer
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this health-focused Pineapple Makhana Raita blew me away with its authentic flavor. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Shalini Raj Tiwari
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and this version of Pineapple Makhana Raita is so much better than restaurant style. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Nandini Vardhan Pillai
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Pineapple Makhana Raita turned out absolute perfection! The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."