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Cucumber and Coconut in Dill Yogurt-Cream KHEERA NARIYAL RAITA

Ingredients 16 oz (455g) cucumbers (about 2 medium or 1 long European cucumber) 1.0 cup (8 oz / 225g) plain yogurt 1.0 cup (8 oz / 225g) sour cream or tart cream 0.5 to 1.0 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g) salt 1.0 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) finely chopped fresh parsley 2.0 tbsp (0.1 oz /...

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Shredded Cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt KHEERA RAITA

Ingredients Cucumbers: 2 medium-sized cucumbers (16.0 oz / 454 g) Salt: 0.5 tbsp (0.25 oz / 7 g) Plain Yogurt: 1.5 cups (12.7 oz / 360 g) plain yogurt (Optionally, use 1.25 cups yogurt and 0.25 cups sour cream) Cayenne Pepper: 0.25 tsp (0.04 oz / 1 g) cayenne pepper...

A smiling woman standing in a bright, rustic kitchen holding a rustic bowl of creamy Gajar Kaju Raita, beautifully garnished with shredded carrots, roasted cashews, and sliced dates.

Carrots, Cashews and Dates in Smooth Yogurt GAJAR KAJU RAITA

Ingredients For the best Gajar Kaju Raita, precision is key. Here is everything you need: Plain Yogurt: 2 cups (16 oz / 450 g), preferably homemade. Carrots: 3 medium carrots (8 oz / 225 g), peeled and shredded. Dates: 6 pitted dates (1.5 oz / 42 g), sliced into thin...

A smiling woman in an Indian kitchen holding a rustic bowl of creamy Boondi Raita, showcasing the small fried chickpea flour pearls (boondi) and garnishes of cumin, pistachios, coriander, and spices. This image is for a traditional Boondi Raita Recipe.

Deep-Fried Chickpea Flour Pearls in Creamy Yogurt BOONDI RAITA

Ingredients For the Boondi (Chickpea Pearls): 0.5 cup (1.76 oz / 50 g) chickpea flour, sifted 0.25 tsp. (0.04 oz / 1.1 g) salt 0.125 tsp. (0.02 oz / 0.5 g) baking powder 4 to 5 tbsp. (2.1 to 2.6 oz / 60 to 75 g) water Ghee or nut oil for shallow-frying For the Yogurt...

A smiling woman in an apron presenting a ceramic bowl of fresh, creamy Tamatar Raita, an Indian tomato and yogurt salad, garnished with cilantro and tempered spices in a kitchen setting.

Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt TAMATAR RAITA

Ingredients 2.0 cups (16.0 oz / 455g) plain yogurt, OR 1.6 cups (13.3 oz / 375g) yogurt and 0.3 cups (2.6 oz / 80g) sour cream 0.75 tsp (0.1 oz / 3.5g) salt 0.125 tsp (0.01 oz / 0.5g) white pepper 1.0 lb (16.0 oz / 455g) firm ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (about...

A close-up of a smiling woman holding a metal bowl filled with fresh Palak Raita, a creamy Indian spinach yogurt salad. The Palak Raita is garnished with herbs and lemon zest. The woman is in a rustic kitchen setting.

Chopped Spinach in Smooth Yogurt PALAK RAITA

Ingredients Fresh Spinach: 0.5 lb (8.0 oz / 227g) fresh spinach, washed, patted dry, trimmed, and coarsely chopped. (Alternative: 5.0 oz / 142g of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and pressed completely dry). Unsalted Butter: 1.0 tbsp (0.5 oz / 14g) unsalted butter....

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Danedhar DANEDHAR

Essential Ingredients To achieve the correct texture, precise measurements are critical. Fresh Khoa (Milk Fudge): 1.5 cups (12.0 oz / 340 g) — Note: This will yield approximately 1.25 cups (10.0 oz / 285 g) of finished danedhar. Ghee or Neutral Oil (for greasing): 0.1...

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Fresh Milk Fudge KHOA

Ingredients and Equipment Whole Milk: 4.0 cups (32.0 fl oz / 946 ml) Sugar: 0.0 tbsp (0.0 g) — This is a traditional unsweetened base. Expected Yield: Approximately 6.0 oz (170.0 g) of finished Khoa. (To double the recipe, use 8.0 cups / 64.0 fl oz / 1.9 liters of...

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Tart Cream KHATTE MALAI

Ingredients Gather these precise measurements to ensure the culturing process works perfectly. Heavy Cream (36–40% butterfat): 2 cups (16 oz / 480ml / 480g) Cultured Buttermilk: 1 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15ml / 15g) Note: Preparation time is about 15 minutes, with a setting...

A smiling woman wearing a blue apron in a rustic kitchen, presenting a ceramic bowl of freshly prepared, thick Homemade Sour Cream KHASA MALAI garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes. A chalkboard sign in the background reads "Homemade Sour Cream KHASA MALAI"

Homemade Sour Cream KHASA MALAI

Ingredients Depending on your equipment, choose the measurements that fit your batch size. For the Thermos Method (Yields roughly 2 cups / 16 oz / 480g): 1.75 cups (14 oz / 420g) light cream (18–30 percent butterfat) 0.66 cups (5.3 oz / 160g) cultured buttermilk or...

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Cultured Buttermilk KHASA CHAACH

Ingredients Fresh skim or low-fat milk: 4 cups (32 fl oz / 946 ml / 946 g) Commercial cultured buttermilk (at room temperature): 0.66 cups (10.6 tbsp / 5.3 fl oz / 160 ml / 160 g) Non-instant, non-fat dry milk powder: 0.5 cups (8 tbsp / 2.3 oz / 65 g) Step-by-Step...