Grape Raita

 I came across this recipe in some magazine. GRAPE RAITA sounded innovative (rather odd), so thought of trying it. It goes well on the side with Pulao, Biryani or any type of rice..try it!

Ingredients :

• Grapes (Red/green/black) : 1 cup
  (I used 1/2 red, 1/2 green)
• Yogurt : 1-1/2 cup
• Cumin powder : 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves : 1-2 sprigs
• Green chilies : 1 (optional)
• Oil for tempering
• Asafoetida (hing powder) : a pinch
• Sugar : a pinch
• Salt to taste

Method : 

• Take yogurt in a bowl. Add a tablespoon water, salt and sugar and whisk it once. Keep aside.
• Cut grapes into halves and add to the yogurt and mix well.
• Sprinkle cumin powder and mix.
• For tempering, heat oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to sputter. Add asafoetida, curry leaves and green chilly and pour it into the raita.
• Serve chilled!