Flax Seed Raita

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 cup thickly grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
• 1 cup fresh beaten low-fat curds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves
• 1/4 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp roasted and coarsely ground flax seeds
• salt to taste

Method

1. Combine the bottle gourd with ¼ cup of water in a deep pan and mix well. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till all the water evaporates. Keep aside to cool.
2. Combine all the ingredients, including the cooked bottle gourd in a deep bowl and mix well.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Serve chilled.