Cucumber, Carrot and Pomegranate Raita or........ Gajrachi (carrot) Koshimbir!!

Whenever I am pressed for time, I turn to make this super quick and easy raita. It is versatile and goes really well any cuisine.

Grate 1 cucumber and 1 carrot. Whisk 1 cup yogurt and add little black pepper, honey and salt to taste. Add the grated veggies and 1/4th cup fresh pomegranate seeds. Garnish with cilantro and serve chilled.

There is also a twist to this raita........... with a slight variation, you can also make Gajrachi (carrot) koshimbir [Maharashtrian salad] :))

You can keep the pomegranate seeds or omit them. Just add salt to the yogurt and add the grated cucumber and carrot. Mix everything together. Take 2 tsp clarified butter/ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, after they splutter, add 1/2 tsp asofoetida, 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 slit green chilly. Pour this over the mixture, garnish with cilantro and serve.

This is my entry for Torview's: Food Palette Red Event.