raita
Yogurt with cucumber
Raita is a South Asian condiment made from yogurt mixed with vegetables, herbs, or fruits—commonly cucumber, mint, or onion.
It serves as a cooling counterpart to spicy dishes: The lamb vindaloo came with a side of cucumber raita.
The cool, creamy texture balances heat from curries and biryanis.
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- garnishDecorative food topping
tzatziki · salsa · sauce · dressing · tamarind · pickle · achaar · spread
Spiced layered rice dish
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- tandooriIndian clay-oven method
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- dalStewed split legumes
paneer · paratha · chapati · samosa · papadum · thali · dosa · idli
Coagulated milk solids
- dahiFermented milk, subcontinental style
- thickHaving great depth
- creamySmooth and rich
- whiskedStirred briskly
beaten · smooth · tangy · probiotic · fermented · cultured · strained · chilled
Aromatic culinary herb
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- dillFeathery culinary herb
curry leaves · green chili · ginger · garlic · asafoetida · black salt · mustard seed · tempered
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
garnish · tzatziki · salsa · sauce · dressing · tamarind · pickle · achaar · spread · topping
biryani
Spiced layered rice dish
dal · paneer · paratha · chapati · samosa · papadum · thali · dosa · idli · korma
curd
Coagulated milk solids
whisked · beaten · smooth · tangy · probiotic · fermented · cultured · strained · chilled · dairy
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
dill · curry leaves · green chili · ginger · garlic · asafoetida · black salt · mustard seed · tempered · seasoned
refreshing
Pleasingly restorative
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- mildModerate in intensity
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
contrast · tempering · counterpoint · relief · respite · calming · neutralizing · mellowing
onion
Pungent layered bulb
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- carrotEdible orange taproot
- pomegranateMany-seeded red fruit
spinach · beetroot · potato · eggplant · grated · chopped · diced · shredded · crisp · fresh
- cucumber dishespickles, dill pickles, cucumber salad, cucumber sandwich, cucumber water
- Cultured Dairyyogurt, kefir, buttermilk, sour cream, cultured milk
- dipsguacamole, hummus, salsa, ranch dip, french onion dip
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee
- creamy foodscustard, pudding, mousse, yogurt, ice cream
- Asian ingredientssoy, fish sauce, sesame paste, miso, oyster sauce
raitachili pickle
Preserved hot peppers
achar · harissa · mango pickle · lime pickle · hot sauce
raitachutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
pickle · achar · tamarind chutney · mango pickle · lime pickle