Monica Bhide
One of my favorite fruits of all time is in season now! I love pomegrante. Here is a very simple use for them – to prepare an Indian classic – the raita. Raitas, creamy yogurt based sides, are made with fresh vegetables, cooked vegetables, or with spices or nuts. Serve this alongside any spicy entrée.
2 cups plain yogurt, whipped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon dried mint leaves
1 teaspoon dried jalapenos (optional)
3/4 cup pomegranate arils
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except pomegranate. Mix well. Add the pomegranates and mix well. Chill covered for about 20 minutes before serving.
This is beautiful. A must try. I love how you take pomegranates to the savory end here, and how you get your adored fruit into almost everything! Also “arils”… who knew? Thanks for the inspiration, as always.
I’ve also recently posted my pomegranate love, too: http://bit.ly/5IZrUa