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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Preethi Rajeev says
Raita looks yummy ,Sad to hear about your bad day, i believe you did the rt thing.
I had the worst experience when we were in Atlanta, the man who was sitting behind us was having a cold and he started spitting on the floor. Can you believe that,i was so irritated and just wanted to leave the place. The first thing i did after coming home was a bath with dettol.So disgusting
Swathi says
Jagruti,
what you did was absolutely correct. raita looks good. Did you like the movie. i haven't seen yet. Going to cinema hall is not possible with my little one. i will watch it my home theater when DVD comes out
Asha says
You did the right thing! It is so annoying when some start to tell the story to their relatives just before it all happens too!! Why bother watching when she is running a commentary! 😀
What's MNIK? I am out of touch. I watched Paa on my 60" Plasma too, much better than going to theater unless it;s like 3D movie.
Delicious soup, great for sipping spponfuls and watching movie.
priya says
U r rite, sweet heart!..i too hate people doing that..people even tell dialogue's of the upcoming scene..(they wud have come for second/third time)..this really is annoying!!..multiplexes here dont have plastic packs!,,anyways hope u liked the movie..
Raita looks so cooling and refreshing, dear!
Sushma Mallya says
ya u did the right thing jagruti, its really very irritating if they do such thing while the movie is going on, half of the thing u dont understand actually as to whats going on in the movie only...and i love the recipe, something different and nice
Simplyfood says
Lolz jagruti I thought you were going to review the movie my name is khan when I saw your post title instead you wented your frustration at inconsiderate people in cinema halls!!!!he heee
Anyway coming back to the topic your raita looks yummy.I bought butternut squash today its huge and was wondering what dishes I can make with it,its too large just for curry.Thanks for this raita I will surely try it.
Meena says
Hi there, lovely refreshing raita...it is tough when people behave badly in public places...well, I hope they stopped bothering you after you told them.
Renuka Bedre - Rao says
this is so easy and delicious recipe..loved it..n i think u did d right thing..sometimes its better to speak up!
PJ says
I think you did the right thing.. that was just telling them about what should be common sense. Butternut squash raita looks so delicious! Never thought of using butternut squash in this way..
Rachana says
You absolutely did the right thing by telling the 2 ladies... I would have done the same. I have not seen the movie yet so cant comment much on that! The Raita is very refreshing
Love2cook Malaysia says
Cool raita! I want some pls..hehe 😉
Shanthi Krishnakumar says
healthy, easy, delicious and what not?
Sarah Naveen says
Yummy , creamy and delicious..
Guntur Traditions says
nice and healthy raita
Preeti Kashyap says
Lovely raita! Yes, people shd be reminded sometimes to behave!