Capsicum carrot raita recipe

Capsicum carrot raita recipe - This is a vegetable based raita made with capsicum and carrot. Whenever  I make pulao,  spicy curry or paratha, I make it a point to prepare raita to balance the spiciness in the food.  We enjoyed this  raita with soya beans pulao and paneer gobi paratha. Consuming vegetables in the form of salad and raita provides essential nutrients, and fibers to our system.

Capsicum Carrot Raita Recipe 

Prep time : 10 mins 

Cook time : 5 mins

Total time : 15 mins

Recipe type : Side Dish - Raita

Cuisine : Indian

Yield : Serves 4

Author : Vidya Chandrahas

Ingredients

• 2 capsicums, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cup thick yogurt
• Handful of chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add capsicums. Cook covered for 3 - 4  minutes and set aside. 
2. In a large bowl, mix  the yogurt, sugar and salt together. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved. 
3. Add the carrots, cooked capsicums and chopped coriander leaves. Keep the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
4. Serve chilled  with spicy rice, parathas, or rice with spicy curries.