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Ash Gourd Raita (Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi)

Aug 5, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Ash Gourd Raita (Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi) recipe is a healthy and delicious accompaniment made from winter melon (ash gourd) and yogurt in South India. Serve it with rice or roti.

ash gourd raita served in a bowl garnished with cilantro

This raita is also known as Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi in Tamil, Budugumbalakai pachadi, Boodidha gummadi kaaya perugu pachadi in Telugu.

Today I am sharing a simple raita recipe made with only ash gourd, yogurt, and tempering. In Tamil Nadu, they call this raita Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi, and some people blend ¼ cup of fresh coconut, two green chilies, and ½ teaspoon of jeera to a smooth paste and add to this raita. It is incredibly delicious and can be eaten as a side dish with plain rice.

How to Make Ash Gourd Raita

Firstly, Wash the ash gourd with water. Next, remove the seeds and center the soft part of the ash gourd. Next, peel the skin and grate the ash gourd using the box grater or food processor.

step to cut and shred white gourd collage

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

Then add green (or red) chilies, curry leaves, asafetida (hing), and saute for a few seconds.

step to prepare the tempering collage

Whisk the yogurt or curd in a mixing bowl. Add grated raw ash gourd and the tempering (tadka) along with some salt. Taste to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.

Note: I did not cook the ash gourd in this recipe. You can also saute grated ash gourd on stovetop pot or microwave for 2-3 minutes on high by checking in between.

step to add grated ash gourd and tempering to curd and make raita collage

The healthy Ash gourd raita recipe is ready. Serve chilled.

Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi  served in a bowl garnished with cilantro

How to Serve Ash gourd raita

Serve it with rotis, chapatis, or any variety of rice like lemon rice, carrot rice, or pulao.

Tips & Variations

  1. You can saute grated ash gourd for a few minutes along with tempering on stovetop or microwave for 2-3 minutes till done by checking in between. I used raw shredded ash gourd, it tasted great in this raita.
  2. For this raita recipe, you can grate or finely chop white gourd into ¼-inch cubes.
  3. Another variation is to blend ¼ cup of fresh coconut, 2 green chilies, and ½ teaspoon of jeera to a smooth paste and add to this raita. It is also called Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi in Tamil Nadu.
  4. If the raita becomes too thick add more water or milk.
  5. To make this ash gourd yogurt recipe Keto friendly, use Greek Yogurt or hung curd.

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ash gourd raita served in a bowl garnished with cilantro

Ash Gourd Raita Recipe

Bhavana Patil
Ash Gourd Raita is a healthy and delicious accompaniment made from winter melon (ash gourd) and yogurt
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Servings: 2
Calories : 95
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Diet: Low Carb, Vegetarian
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 2 minutes
Total Time : 12 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup ash gourd (winter melon) shredded, (about 300 grams)
  • ½ cup yogurt whisked
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

Tempering

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal optional
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 green or red dry chili
  • a pinch hing (asafoetida)

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, Wash the ash gourd with water. Remove the seeds and center soft part of the ash gourd. Peel the skin and grate the ash gourd using the box grater or food processor.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  • Then add green (or red) chilies, curry leaves, asafetida (hing), and saute for few seconds.
  • Whisk the yogurt or curd in a mixing bowl. Add grated raw ash gourd and the tempering (tadka) along with some salt. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices are enough.
    Note: I did not cook the ash gourd in this recipe. You can also saute grated ash gourd on stovetop pot or microwave for 2-3 minutes on high by checking in between.
  • Healthy Ash gourd raita recipe is ready, serve chilled.

Notes

Tips & Variations

  1. You can saute grated ash gourd for few minutes along with tempering on stovetop or microwave for 2-3 minutes till done by checking in between. I used raw shredded ash gourd, it tasted great in this raita.
  2. You can either grate or finely chop white gourd into ¼ inch cubes for this raita recipe.
  3. Another variation is to blend ¼ cup of fresh coconut, 2 green chilies, and ½ teaspoon of jeera to a smooth paste and add to this raita. It is also called Poosanikai Thayir Pachadi in Tamil Nadu.
  4. If the raita becomes too thick add more water or milk.
  5. To make this ash gourd yogurt recipe Keto-friendly, use Greek Yogurt or hung curd.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ash gourd raita, poosanikai thayir pachadi, winter melon raita
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