Doodhi Raita

Ingredients

1 cup grated doodhi (bottlegourd)

2 cups fresh curds

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp. cumin powder

3/4 tsp. red chilli powder

salt to taste

1 tsp. ground sugar

1/2 tsp. each cumin and mustard seeds

1/2 tbsp. coriander chopped finely

Method

Boil grated doodhi in a little water till soft. Drain, keep aside cool. Crush the seeds together coarsely with stone or pestle. Beat curds and milk together till smooth. Add all ingredients including gourd. Mix well and chill for an hour before serving. Making time: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Shelf life: Fresh