People from the Pahadi region often use yogurt in their cooking. Pahadi cucumber raita has a tangy, flavorful taste. It is made by mixing in yellow mustard powder.

Raita is an important part of Indian cuisine. The most essential ingredient for raita is yogurt, and other ingredients are added according to taste and preference. There are many types of raita; today, I made cucumber and onion raita.

We often make yogurt raita to go with pulao or biryani—whether it's boondi, cucumber, or tomato-onion raita. But biryani and pulao just don't taste the same without raita. So today, let's make a different kind of raita with pineapple. It's absolutely delicious.

Fruit raita made with chopped fresh fruits and yogurt is very delicious and nutritious. It can be prepared quickly in a short time.

Lauki Raita is a cooling dish. The combination of yogurt and bottle gourd makes it even more nutritious. I really enjoy eating this raita with rice. In this raita, I have used 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar along with salt to balance the sourness of the yogurt and enhance the flavor of the raita. Adding roasted cumin and 1 teaspoon of raw mustard oil on top gives the raita a unique taste. I have cooked the bottle gourd for 5-7 minutes without adding water, so there's no need to strain it, and the nutrients of the bottle gourd are retained.

Spiced raita is very delicious and tasty. It is quick to make. This raita is made with yogurt, cucumber, and a tempering of cumin and mustard seeds.

Raita is often served at lunch and dinner parties with various twists using yogurt. Indian meals feel incomplete without raita. Making beetroot raita with a little twist is very easy.

Boondi Raita has a tangy, sweet, and delicious flavor. It’s made with boondi (crispy chickpea flour balls) and a mix of spices that everyone enjoys. You can easily prepare it anytime. Serve Boondi Raita with lunch or dinner for a refreshing side. Here’s an easy recipe to make it at home.

Raita is optional, but pairs well to cancel out the spiciness of the lasaniya batata

Healthy and tasty raita for briyani.

During the summer, nature provides us with fruits and vegetables that are full of water and have a cooling effect, helping our bodies cope with the heat. One of these is lauki (bottle gourd), which is currently abundant in the market. Lauki is beneficial for weight loss and heart health. It makes a delicious vegetable dish with minimal spices and oil. Besides the classic vegetable dish, lauki is also used in savory and sweet recipes like kofta, cheela, bajka, thepla, halwa, kheer, and barfi. Today, I'm sharing a recipe for lauki raita with mustard, a nutritious and flavorful dish. This recipe balances cooling ingredients like lauki and yogurt with the warmth of mustard. Combining them creates a well-balanced dish.

Yogurt is rich in many qualities. Making raita with it enhances the taste of the meal.