POMEGRANATE CHIA YOGURT MEDLEY
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Chia, Cashews & Curry Leaves: Tiny Heroes, Big Taste
- Soak chia 20–30 minutes in a little water so seeds swell and give body.
- Use thick hung curd or strain curd for 10–15 minutes to avoid a runny final salad.
- Fry cashews until golden, add a pinch of salt, then drain to keep them crunchy.
- Let the tadka cool 1–2 minutes before mixing to prevent curd curdling.
- Deseed pomegranate over water or use a spoon to avoid stains and preserve arils.
- Chill 15–30 minutes; store up to 24 hours and toss before serving.
Step-by-Step Recipe : The Pomegranate & Chia Comedy
Preparation Time : 30 min Cooking Time : 15 min Total Time : 45 min Servings : 2- 3
PERSONAL NOTE
This medley is my little kitchen celebration — bright pomegranate arils popping like tiny fireworks against creamy curd, the chia adding a playful chew and body, and the tadka bringing a cheeky heat. It feels indulgent yet wholesome, suitable for solo lunches, lively potlucks, or as a cooling foil to spicy curries. I love how simple steps produce layered textures — it always prompts a second helping.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp soaked chia seeds
- 1/2 cup curd
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 2 chopped green chillies
- 1/2 tsp chopped ginger
- Few curry leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1/2 tsp jeera
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 20 gms cashew nuts
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
PREPARATION STEPS
1. Heat oil in a pan, add cashews and fry for 1 minute.
2. Add mustard seeds, jeera, curry leaves, green chillies, and ginger. Fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add grated carrot, cook for 2 minutes, then add coriander and fry for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. In a bowl, combine soaked chia seeds, curd, pomegranate seeds, and the cooled carrot mixture.
5. Add salt, mix well, and serve chilled.
Yes — prepare and chill for up to 24 hours, but add pomegranate and fried cashews just before serving to keep them fresh and crunchy.
You can, but use thick Greek or strain regular yogurt; thin yogurt makes the mix watery.
Cut in half, hold over a bowl, tap the skin with a spoon to release arils, or submerge halves in water and rub arils out — they sink, pith floats.
Almonds, roasted peanuts, or sunflower seeds work — toast lightly so crunch remains.
Yes if chillies are reduced or omitted; mash slightly for very young/elderly who need softer texture.
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