Butternut squash raita is a cool creamy accompaniment made with yogurt and cooked butternut squash.
Kaddu (butternut squash) raita is a delicious raita made with fresh squash and lightly crushed cumin seeds. It is healthy, nutritous and pairs well with Indian meals.
This simple and easy pumkin raita comes together in less than 20 minutes. It is vegan, gluten-free and oil-free, it made with just 5 ingredients.
The creamy yogurt works well with spicy Indian food. You may also like cucumber raita, mixed fruit raita or tomato raita.
Ingredients notes
Butternut squash - You can use any pumpkin for this recipe. It can be white, yellow or red.
Yogurt - plain yogurt or greek yogurt works fine too.
Red chilli powder
Cumin seeds - lightly toasted tastes even better.
Coriander leaves - finely chopped
Salt
Serving suggestion
Butternut squash raita can be served alongside everyday Indian meals or can be included in Diwali Dinner Menu or Indian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu.
Perfect alongside paratha or dal paratha for a simple lunch or for dinner with curries such as masala rajma or chana saag.
Kaddu Ka Raita goes well with savoury rice dishes such as Biryanis and Pulao. I really enjoy with this Indian fried rice and Garlicky Baby Potato Pulao.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day. After this it looses taste and texture. I do not recommend freezing raita.
Other Squash Recipes
Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans Soup
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Kaddu Raita (Butternut Squash Raita)
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash peeled and diced
- 2 cup yogurt
- salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
Garnish
- coriander fresh
- pomegranate seeds optional
Instructions
- In a pan add water and pumpkin/butternut squash pieces.
- Bring it to boil on medium heat and cook until tender, (approximately 6-7 minutes)
- Or cook kaddu in a microwave with a little water until tender.
- Mash it well using a fork or spoon and leave aside to cool completely.
- Then add yogurt, salt, red chilli powder and crushed cumin seeds. Mix well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Nithu Bala says
Delicious raita...
Jyoti V says
Lovely raita dear... cumin looks sperb on it...
Vrinda says
Nice raita,lov the garnish with cumin seeds...
Unknown says
aahhh..such refreshing pachadi, sad to hear your bad day at cinema..actually I imagined the whole scenario and now I am laughing..but its ok to speak out if people bother so much..
Cool Chic Style Fashion says
Jagruti "It's a small world" ... ma molto bello:)
Baci dall'Italia
kitchen queen says
nice refreshing raita.
Simply Life says
what a great looking meal!
Gomathy S says
Raitha looks nice... and I dont think you did anything wrong in raising your voice..you have the right to
jcookingodyssey says
@ J; You are right.. Ya I did found bit dragged and ya why hurricane? if srk can reach there why can't any gov. help?
Tina says
Creamy and delicious raita...
Veggie Hut says
hey.. nice raita.. loved the pic..the presentation.. i can get the smell of roasted cumin..
U did right by asking them.. everybody has the right to enjoy movie but not at the stake of others.. Btw, did u like it? It found it too dragged and didnt understand why Karan Johar had to bring in the hurricane?
jcookingodyssey says
Hi
@ Pari; that's what I did !!
@ Vanilla' people bring their own crisps packets which makes noise,coz cinema food is expensive..
Ganga Sreekanth says
easy and healthy........
BeenaShylesh says
u hve described beautifuly the experiance....and nice recipe tooo..
Pari Vasisht says
With summer approaching will look forward to such coolant raitas.
I agree it's irritating at times especially when it comes from grown ups, I think telling politely to stop it is a right thing.