Holi Special Banana Raita: Make Sweet Banana Raita with This Easy Recipe

Holi Special Banana Raita: Along with guests, it’s important to keep children’s tastes in mind during festive celebrations. On Holi, you probably prepare a variety of spicy snacks and traditional sweets like gujiya and malpua. But if you’re looking to try something different and special, sweet Banana Raita is a wonderful option. It’s a delicious dessert that perfectly completes your Holi feast. Here’s the simple recipe to make it at home.

Ingredients for Banana Raita

• Ripe bananas – 4

• Yogurt (curd) – 1 kg

• Sugar – 2 cups

• Cardamom powder – 1 tablespoon

• Desi ghee (clarified butter) – 2–3 tablespoons

• Grated coconut – 3–4 tablespoons

• Chironji (charoli seeds) – 2 tablespoons

• Raisins – 10–15

• Cashews – 2 tablespoons

• Almonds – 2 tablespoons

• Makhana (fox nuts) – 4 tablespoons

Method to Prepare Banana Raita

1. Start by peeling the bananas and slicing them into thin pieces.

2. Take the yogurt in a large bowl and whisk it well until smooth.

3. Add powdered sugar and a little cardamom powder to the yogurt and mix thoroughly.

4. Now add the chopped bananas to the sweetened yogurt and gently combine.

5. Heat 2–3 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add the grated coconut and sauté it lightly until aromatic.

6. Then add chironji, cashews, raisins, and almonds, and roast them together for a few minutes.

7. Pour this roasted mixture (tempering) into the prepared raita and mix well.

Your delicious and sweet Banana Raita is now ready. Garnish it with roasted makhanas, chill it for some time, and serve cold for the best taste.