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Spicy Banana Raita – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spicy Banana Raita

A sweet, spicy, and delicious twist on a classic Indian condiment. This Spicy Banana Raita combines creamy yogurt, sweet bananas, and a warm tempering of mustard seeds and cayenne, finished with toasted coconut for a delightful texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbs / 30g (1.06 oz) butter or Ghee
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) black or yellow mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup (40 g / 1.41 oz) flaked unsweetened coconut
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) salt
  • 1 tsp (4 g / 0.14 oz) sugar
  • 2 cups (480 g / 16.9 oz) plain, full-fat yogurt
  • for the Perfect Raita
  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best natural sweetness and a smoother texture.
  • Full-fat, thick yogurt (like Greek yogurt or dahi) will yield the creamiest result and prevent the raita from becoming watery.
  • To control the heat, cover the pan with a lid or splatter guard when the mustard seeds start to pop.
  • Make this raita at least a couple of hours ahead of time; chilling is essential for the flavors to fully develop and meld together.

Method
 

  1. In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter or ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add the mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until they begin to pop and become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cayenne pepper and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. Add the flaked coconut and stir constantly until it's lightly toasted.
  5. Add the mashed bananas, stir to combine, and immediately remove from the heat.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt, and sugar until smooth.
  7. Scrape the warm banana and spice mixture into the yogurt and stir gently to combine.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 11.9gProtein: 3.4gFat: 8.5g

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