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Raita
Veg
Beaten yogurt with vegetables and spices — full-fat yogurt beaten smooth and mixed with any of: grated cucumber (the most common), boondi (fried chickpea pearls), raw onion, mint, or pomegranate. Seasoned with roasted cumin powder, black salt, and red chilli. Served cold alongside biryani, pulao, or any rich curry to cool and balance the meal. The most ubiquitous accompaniment in North Indian cuisine.
Cuisines
Rajasthani
Haryanvi
Awadhi
Kashmiri
Bihari
Mughlai
Punjabi
Delhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner