Peanut - Carrot Raita

 I had made this peanut - carrot raita recently to go along with jowar vade. This is a simple and quick raita made with chilled yogurt, peanuts and carrots. Carrot and the crunchy peanuts are a perfect foil to the creamy yogurt here. Go with full fat yogurt that has been chilled in advance. Some grated cucumber can be added as well if preferred. It is a perfect coolant during the hot weather and also fit my theme of the week 'protein rich dishes'. This raita is a creamy and lightly spiced side dish that goes well with stuffed parathas or a spicy rice dish. I sometimes prefer to eat this as it is since it makes a very refreshing and protein rich snack and tastes delicious. 

Ingredients:
1 cup yogurt
2 to 3 tbsp. roasted and skinned peanuts
1/4 cup grated carrot
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp. ground sugar
A generous pinch of cumin powder
Ground pepper to taste

Directions:
* Coarsely crush the peanuts. 
* Whisk the chilled yogurt, salt, sugar, cumin powder and pepper powder in a bowl to combine.
* Add the crushed peanuts and grated carrot to the yogurt. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
* Serve with a spicy main dish or spicy flat breads.

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