Burhani Raita, a different type of raita, is typically a Hyderabadi Masala Curd that is pungent, flavourful, and spicy. This raita serves as an Indian accompaniment mainly with biryani, pulao dishes, and stuffed parathas.
Burhani Raita is a super easy raita that is made in just 5 minutes. However, all you need to do is whisk the yogurt or curd and mix all the spices.
This delicious raita pairs so well with Paneer Mutter Pulao, Tawa Pulao.
Moreover, Burhani Raita goes very well with stuffed parathas like Nachni Methi Theplas, Cheese Stuffed Parathas, and Stuffed Spinach Parathas
Step-by-Step Recipe of Burhani Raita | Lehsuni Raita
Ingredients:
This recipe will serve 2
1 cup Curd or Yogurt
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin or jeera powder
1 tbsp Salty Boondi
Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Firstly, take Curd or yogurt in a bowl and whisk it till it is smooth and lump-free.
2. Secondly, keep minced garlic, all the spices, and boondi ready on a plate.
3. Finally, mix all the ingredients in the curd and chill it for an hour before serving.
Notes:
- Use fresh curd for this recipe for the best taste.
- You can add finely chopped green chili in the raita if you want it spicier.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Boondi is optional, you can avoid it in this recipe.
Burhani Raita
Ingredients
- 1 cup Curd or Yogurt
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin or jeera powder
- 1 tbsp Salty Boondi
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Firstly, take Curd or yogurt in a bowl and whisk it till it is smooth and lump-free.
- Secondly, keep minced garlic, all the spices, and boondi ready on a plate.
- Finally, mix all the ingredients in the curd and chill it for an hour before serving.
Notes
You can add finely chopped green chili in the raita if you want it spicier.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Nutrition
Do try this Burhani Raita, a different type of raita, and let me know in the comments section below. This raita is also known as Lehsuni Raita, Lasooni Raita, Hyderabadi Masala Curd, or Garlic Raita as garlic is the main ingredient in this dish.
Finally, you can try these Farali Peanut Curd Raita and Boondi Raita for your next meals.