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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jcookingodyssey says
Hi Friends,
thanks...I'm relieved now after reading all your reactions!!
Actually my hubby who bought the tv and system..he loves all these type of stuff..
@ Vanilla; cinema don't allowed but people are more clever,they hide food in their coats..lol
♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ says
This is delight full and Joanne being ur fren too, am inviting u here for her little party which is a suprise party for her ...do leave her a wish in the sprinkles ok.....my feeds arent working so am trying my best to find all her pals to leave her a wish in the sprinkles before she gets there or even after....will ya help too to make it a little sucess....and leave her a wish too?
http://vanillastrawberryspringfields.blogspot.com/2010/02/joannes-birthday-middle-eastern-chicken.html?showComment
Came here to leave u this note and saw ur reply-our multi plez doesnt allow outside food u know...he he he...arent they smart to kepp their counters ringing?
And watching Movies in ur wonderful Television sounds amazing sweety...would love that n watch all my fav H.B.O movies there....
Kanchan says
This Raita is new to me ! Will try it sometime.
About MNIK .. even I watched it yesterday and loved it .. how bout u ?
TREAT AND TRICK says
Simple and great tasting dip, Jagruti...
Unknown says
Nice Write up,I know how annoying it could be,I definetly make a point if some thing really bugging me in a humble way only if the movie worth it:-)U were perfectly right there..
Raita looks cool and refreshing,a perfect coolant foron a hot weather...
Fathima says
quick 'n easy 'n healthy dish... & hey u did the right thing by asking them to keep quiet... People should learn to be considerate of others at public places like cinemas..
Savi-Ruchi says
never tried a raitha with butternut squash. Will try next time!
Very true about the incident in the cinema hall. I also had similar experience here. Cool ya!, you have 60inch TV. I got a reason to fight with my hubby 😉
Rahin says
simple and delicious recipe
Nandinis food says
Cool Raita! Perfect for summer:)
Anonymous says
Oops! I typed in the whole story of that movie too! HeHe! Will leave the end in suspense next time, I promise! Do watch it though, it's a good movie.
Asha
Mythreyi Dilip says
Innovative and creamy raita:)
Gita Jaishankar says
It is a good thing you spoke out to those ladies...usually I just shake my head and continue with my work...this has happened everywhere even in the fitness center! Great raita...healthy and delicious 🙂
Siddhi Shirsat says
hey jagruti this raita is superb ith pulao specaily during summer...ya its right 2 tel ppl to stp making noise in a nice manner as smetimes is really irritatng
Priya Suresh says
Thats a delectable and rich raita Jagruti, i stopped watching movies in theatre, coz i cant resist to noise the other's makes and sometime we cant even the cinema silently...that too here in France, its really very hard to watch out movies in theatre..
Chanel says
hey jagruti,,
omg i totally agree what you said about the disabled people.. so unfair right? and you definitely did the right thing..
i have heard of this dish before..it is becoming more popular in english meals too 🙂
it looks great too 😉
keep the recipes coming
x x