By Akshara
August 17, 2026
Cool down and replenish your energy during Sawan 2026 fasting days with a refreshing, gut-friendly bowl of sweet and tangy pineapple raita. Juicy chopped pineapple chunks folded into thick, whisked curd provide an irresistible contrast of fruity sweetness, vibrant acidity, and probiotic goodness that aids digestion during dietary changes. Mildly seasoned with sendha namak, roasted cumin powder, and a touch of red chilli, this rapid recipe strikes the perfect harmony between sweet, savoury, and cooling elements. It serves as an ideal, hydrating side dish to accompany your warm vrat meals throughout the holy month.
1.5 cups fresh plain yoghurt (curd) 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon sendha namak (rock salt) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon jaggery powder Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Whisk the plain yoghurt in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
Stir in the sendha namak, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, and jaggery powder until well combined.
Fold the finely chopped pineapple chunks gently into the spiced yoghurt mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve cold alongside your vrat spread.