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Ghiya (gourd) raita recipe in hindi
(Ghiya / lauki ka raita recipe in hindi)

Ingredients:

• Gourd (Ghiya) – 1 cup (grated)

• Curd – 2 cups (cooled and fant)

• Green Coriander – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)

• Roasted cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon

• Black salt – 1/2 teaspoon

• White salt – as per taste

• Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp (optional)

Method of preparation:

1. Cook the gourd:
   Put the grated gourd in a pan and boil it for 4–5 minutes, until it becomes soft.
   Then cool it and press the excess water by pressing it by hand.

2. Prepare yogurt:
   Whisk yogurt well in a vessel. If yogurt is very thick, you can add some water.

3. Add spices:
   Add roasted cumin powder, black salt, white salt and pepper to the curd.

4. Mix gourd:
   Now add boiled and squeezed gourd to curd and mix well.

5. Garnish:
   Add green coriander over above and sprinkle a little roasted cumin again.

Method of serving:
Serve the ghia raita cold. It is very beneficial and helpful in digestion in summer. It can be served with parathas, khichdi, or any main food.