Yogurt and Raita

Growing up, I ate fresh dahi (Indian yogurt), nearly every single day. My mother had a nightly routine of soaking lentils for dhokla or sprouting and boiling milk to make yogurt. Because that is how important dahi is in the Gujarati household. It’s a tradition that started thousands of years ago, as yogurt was the […]

Pineapple raita is slightly different from the usual raita because of the sweet and tart pineapple. It is tangy, salty, spicy, and creamy. It was a family favorite growing up. My brother loved it, so it was made frequently in our home. About this Recipe This is based on my mom’s recipe but slightly modified […]

Boondi raita is a spiced yogurt with boondi or fried chickpea balls. Boondi raita is easily my favorite raita. The cool flavors and soft boondi are refreshing and flavorful enough to be a meal on its own.  Why You Should Make Boondi Raita If you haven’t had boondi raita before, you have to try it. […]

Cucumber Raita is an essential side dish in Indian cooking. It is ever-present in home-cooking across India and equally so on restaurant menus. Cucumber raita is the most common of the many variations of raita in Indian cuisine. Raita in general is made up of a combination of yogurt and cucumbers, beets, onion, pineapple, or […]

Beetroot raita must be the prettiest of all raitas. It will add amazing color to any plate. That’s just an added bonus because beet raita also tastes delicious. Beet raita is a yogurt side dish made by mixing shredded beets and a vaghar (tempered spices) with yogurt. Like other raitas, it provides a cooling counterbalance […]