Updated on Friday, July 03, 2009, 15:31 IST

Try out this easy to make, healthy raita recipe.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Mint Leaves
• 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Reduced Fat Sour Cream
• 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
• ¼ tsp Black Mustard Seeds
• 1½ tsp Vegetable Oil
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• ¼ tsp Salt to taste
• ¼ cup Water
• 1 cup Curd

Procedure:

• Blend yogurt, sour cream, mint leaves, black pepper, salt and water in a blender to a smooth paste.
• Transfer the above to a serving bowl.
• Now add oil to a small pan and heat over medium high heat.
• Add cumin seeds, crushed red pepper, and black mustard seeds; sauté until it gives off an aroma.
• Remove from the heat and mix the above with the yoghurt mixture of the serving bowl. Mix until combined and allow to cool.
• Serve chilled.