CURD ONION RAITHA - VENGAYA PACHADI

   

    Onion Raitha/Vengaya Pachadi is a common Yoghurt based condiment served along with Biriyanis/Pulaos, Parathas/Rotis etc., Raita means Salad and this recipe has Yogurt(Curd) as a base flavour with finely chopped Onions. We can also add Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrot or any two or three of them mixed together along with finely chopped Onions, in Yogurt(curd) base.
     Onion Raitha/Vengaya Pachadi goes hand in hand with heavy and exotic dishes like Biriyanis and Puloas.  Onions in Yogurt base gives a whole some feel with its overwhelming flavour with an added advantage of trailing health benefits.  Equally Onion and Yogurt are good for digestion and hence it is usually served with rich and spicy main course dishes like Biriyanis, Puloas or can be served along with Chapatis, Roti/Parottas and Parathas.
     This cold condiment can be well served with spicy dishes or with richly prepared dishes which includes lots of fats, red meats etc.,  Onion Raitha/Vengaya Pachadi  is mildly garnished with Coriander and Mint Leaves, the aroma of the herb activates the salivary glands and secretes digestive enzymes.

Cuisine - Indian
Recipe - Condiment
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3- 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5-10 Minutes

 

HOW TO MAKE CURD ONION RAITHA

CURD ONION RAITHA - VENGAYA PACHADI

INGREDIENTS:

Onions - 1 Cup
Green Chillies - 1 No.
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - a Pinch
Curd - 1 Cup
Coriander Leaves - Few
Mint Leaves - Few

METHOD :

• Clean and rinse Mint and Coriander leaves in running water and allow it to drain in a colander.
• Chop Onions into thin slices or finely chop them
• Finely chop Green Chillies, Coriander leaves and Mint Leaves.
• Whisk the curd until smooth, pour it into the chopped Onions and Green Chillies.
• Add Salt, a pinch of Sugar and mix until well combined.
• Garnish it with finely chopped Coriander and Mint Leaves.
• Refrigerate the Onion Raitha/Vengaya Pachadi until it is served.
• Serve it along with Biriyanis, Puloas or along with Chapatis, Roti/Parottas and Parathas.

NOTES :

• The Yogurt/Curd should not be sour. Use fresh Curd for the recipe.
• Refrigerate the curd before mixing it up with Onions.
• Whisking and refrigerating the Curd will give a good, smooth texture to the raitha.
• Adding Sugar to the Onion Raitha is purely optional
• Refrigerate the Onion Raitha//Vengaya Pachadi until it is served.