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Yellow Pumpkin Raita (Kaddu ka Raita)

Sep 28, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Yellow Pumpkin Raita or Kaddu ka Raita is easy to make accompaniment made using grated pumpkin, yogurt, and a few spices, and it goes very well with Indian meals.

pumpkin raita served in a bowl garnished with cilantro
Yellow Pumpkin Raita

Growing up in India, I only knew two varieties of pumpkin, the white pumpkin (English name: ash gourd, Kannada name: Buda kumbalakayi) and the orange pumpkin (English: Pumpkin, Kannada name: Sihi Kumbalakayi). Here in the USA, we can get the pumpkins already cut into small slices.

What is Raita?

Raitas are Indian-style mildly spiced yogurt-based dips made by adding fruits and vegetables in chilled beaten yogurt, you just need a few spices to enhance the taste. Raita can be served as a side dish with meals along with Parathas and Biryani's or you can have a bowl of thick raita whenever your hunger pangs hit you.

Normally, I would use plain yogurt but if you like raitas to be a little thick and creamy, use plain Greek Yogurt. If you want it thinner, mix in a little cold water till you achieve the desired consistency.

Health Benefits of Yellow Pumpkin

  • Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A
  • High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases
  • Packs Vitamins That May Boost Immunity
  • Nutrient Density and Low-Calorie Count May Promote Weight Loss
  • Contains Compounds That Promote Healthy Skin
  • Potassium, Vitamin C, and Fiber May Benefit Heart Health SOURCE: Healthline

How to Make Pumpkin Raita

  • Place the grated pumpkin along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the pumpkin is completely tender. OR Cook grated pumpkin in an open pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
  • Strain the pumpkin and let it cool.
  • Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add cooked pumpkin, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder, chat masala powder, green chili, coriander, and salt. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  • Serve chilled.

Tips & Variations

  • If you like raitas to be a little thick and creamy, use plain Greek Yogurt. If you want it thinner, mix in a little cold water till you achieve the desired consistency.
  • An alternate method of making pumpkin raita is you can cut the pumpkin into cubes, boil for 4-5 minutes, cool completely, mash them and add them to the yogurt along with other spices. 
  • Additionally, you can also add tempering of oil, mustard seed, and curry leaves before serving.
  • If the pumpkin is very fresh & tender, you can skip cooking the pumpkin and add grated pumpkin to the yogurt.
  • If your pumpkin is a bit sweet, you can add one more green chili to this too.

More Pumpkin Recipes

  • Pumpkin Curry
  • Pumpkin Sambar
  • Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin
  • Thai Pumpkin Soup
  • Pumpkin Halwa

More Raita Recipes

  • Onion Tomato Raita
  • Strawberry Raita
  • Makhana Raita
  • Beetroot Raita
  • Cucumber Raita
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pumpkin raita served in a bowl garnished with cilantro

Yellow Pumpkin Raita (Kaddu ka Raita)

Bhavana Patil
Yellow Pumpkin Raita or Kaddu ka Raita is an easy to make accompaniment made using grated pumpkin, yogurt and few spices and it goes very well with Indian meals.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Servings: 3
Calories : 119
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup (1 cup = 250 ml)

  • 1 cup yellow pumpkin grated, tightly packed
  • 1.5 cups curd (yogurt)
  • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin (jeera) powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala powder
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the grated pumpkin along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the pumpkin is completely tender. OR Cook grated pumpkin in an open pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
  • Strain the pumpkin and let it cool.
  • Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add cooked pumpkin, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder, chat masala powder, green chili, coriander and salt. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

  • If you like raitas to be a little thick and creamy, use plain Greek Yogurt. If you want it thinner, mix in a little cold water till you achieve the desired consistency.
  • An alternate method of making pumpkin raita is you can cut the pumpkin into cubes, boil for 4-5 minutes, cool completely, mash them and add to the yogurt along with other spices. 
  • Additionally, you can also add tempering of oil, mustard seed, and curry leaves before serving.
  • If the pumpkin is very fresh & tender, you can skip cooking the pumpkin and add grated pumpkin to the yogurt.
  • If your pumpkin is a bit sweet, you can add one more green chili to this too.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 3.7gFat: 7.1gSodium: 15.2mgPotassium: 184.4mgFiber: 0.8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword healthy raita recipes, indian, kaddu ka raita, pumkin raita, pumpkin, yogurt based indian side dish
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  1. lee says

    July 21, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    thanks for this pumpkin recipe. I would love to try this out the soonest

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      July 21, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      sure let me know if you liked it

      Reply

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