Ghari Raita

Ingredients

For ghari:

2 tbsp. gram flour

1/2 tsp. red chilli powder

salt to taste

2 pinches soda-bicarb

1 tsp. oil

For Raita:

2 cups fresh curds

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds

2-3 pinches asafoetida

1 tsp. oil

1/2 tbsp. coriander chopped fine

1/2 tsp. red chilli powder

salt to taste

Method

For ghari:

Mix all ingredients and add water to make thick batter (like dosa)Heat a nonstick tawa or griddle, put a ladleful of batter in centre. Spread into a thin round like a dosa. Cook till browned, flip side with spatula, cook other side. Remove keep aside, repeat for remaining batter.

For Raita:

Beat milk and curds together till smooth. Break ghari into small pieces, add to curds. Add salt, chilli powder, coriander, mix well. Heat oil in a tiny pan, add seeds, asafoetida, splutter. Carefully add to Raita and cover immediately. Allow the spluttering to stop. Mix well and chill for an hour before serving.

Making time: 25 minutes

Makes: 3-4 servings

Shelf life: Fresh