Grapes and Walnut Raita

Raita is a side dish that is served with any kind of food to cool the palate in India. It is usually prepared by mixing yogurt with some vegetable or fruit.The most common type of raita that is served in restaurants are cucumber or tomato raita. Having made this too often I decided to try out something different. So, I ventured into replacing veggies with fruits and  tried  various combinations. In the end I found that grapes, especially when they are very sweet and crunchy tasted the best with yogurt. This recipe slowly evolved and I started adding nuts to it. Of all the nuts I used, walnut came out to be a clear winner. I have been making this raita more often and sometimes substituted other fruits to get a different taste. It is a simple raita but becomes delicious when it is served with the right kind of food. I served mine for dinner with mint rice, stuffed parata and spicy chili curry.If you are looking to wow your guest this easy and healthy raita might just do it. 

Gadgets:

Bowl
Measuring Spoon and Cups
Whisk
Cutting Board
Knife

Ingredients:

Fat free Sour Cream - 1/4 th cup ( if Greek style yogurt is used sour cream need not be added)
Yogurt - 1/2 cup
Grapes - 3/4 th cup cut into two halves
Walnuts - 1/4th cup (broken into smaller pieces)
Salt
Pepper - 1/4th tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Cilantro - a few strands chopped.

Preparation:

1. In a bowl whisk in the yogurt and sour cream. Add all powders and mix well.
2. Add grapes, walnut and cilantro and mix well with yogurt.