JAMUN (Java Plum) RAITA

Jamun or Indian blackberry or Java Plum has great nutritional properties and is absolutely delicious. Whenever you make any spicy dishes, the perfect cooling company is Raita. So here is a twist to the simple raita with the added flavor of Jamun. Jamun Raita as a seasonal fruit dish has a unique flavor and tangy taste. A must try!!!

Ingredients:

· Fresh Jamun (Java plum) – 250 gms (deseeded)

· Sugar – ½ cup (as per your preference)

· Black salt – ¼ tsp

· Chaat masala – ¼ tsp

· Cumin powder – 1 tsp

· Mint leaves – handful

· Lemon juice of one lemon

· Salt

· Curd (as per your requirement)

Method:

· Wash the jamun nicely and deseed it.

· Take a mixer jar add deseeded jamuns, sugar, black salt, chaat masala, lemon juice, salt and little crushed ice. Blend it, and now add mint leaves and blend it again.

· The consistency of the mixture will be very thick and pulpy.

· You can store this in a glass jar for 4-5 days and use it whenever required.

· Now take a bowl with curd in it, whisk it well. Add the thick and pulpy jamun mixture and give a good mix.

· Decorate it with mint leaves and serve this refreshing summer coolant raita.