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  DESIBLOG: The New York Times on Raita   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
RAITA is salad, relish, dip and side dish in one, a terrific addition to the summer repertory.
Served as a condiment in India, this cooling yogurt concoction requires no cooking and is quickly made with common ingredients.
There are sweet raitas, some that are downright fiery and many that are given more texture with the addition of chopped onion, cucumber or bell pepper, and a burst of flavor from fresh herbs like mint and cilantro.
desiblogs.blogspot.com /2004/07/new-york-times-on-raita.html   (305 words)

  
 montrealfood.com: Tsatsiki
Raita is a yoghurt and cucumber dip with spices and flavours attuned to Indian cooking.
Raita recipes often call for roasted cumin, freshly ground fl pepper or a pinch of cayenne.
Raita is meant to be served as a side dish.
www.montrealfood.com /tsatsiki.html   (463 words)

  
 Raita Glossary Term
A traditional salad or condiment made in India that consists of yogurt curds combined with herbs, spices, and fruits or vegetables.
Raita is also often made with smooth yogurt if the smoother texture is desired.
Raita is often made to accompany lamb or other meats in order to balance and often reduce the spicy effects of the foods being served.
www.recipetips.com /glossary-term/t--35744/raita.asp   (122 words)

  
 Condiment Encyclopedia Article @ Consists.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A condiment is a substance applied to food, usually in the form of a garnish, powder, or spread, to enhance or improve the flavor.
Condiments are typically smeared with knives, squirted, or sprinkled onto other foods.
Plastic has displaced glass in a number of applications where plastic's squeezability is an advantage, such as for ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and other condiments with a paste-like consistency.
www.consists.net /encyclopedia/Condiment   (488 words)

  
 Cucumber Raita - East Indian Thanksgiving Dinner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Raitas are used as a cooling condiment between hot side dishes and entrées.
Yogurt raitas are there to cool you off and work as a nice palate cleanser too.
Try drizzling your raita over a bed of saffron rice that has had a mango chutney folded in.
www.subrosa.arbre.us /raitacucumber.html   (183 words)

  
 Yogurt-veggie raita accents baked chicken - The Washington Times: Food - October 20, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Laban ma khyar, a dish that mixes cucumber, garlic, mint and yogurt, bears a close resemblance to the farmer's salad I recall.
Although I'm fond of raita, a condiment served in Indian restaurants and used as a refreshing balance to spicy foods, it had not occurred to me that this, too, is an entry in the yogurt-vegetable category.
Raita recipes are more intensely seasoned than other yogurt-vegetable dishes, so I wouldn't recommend them for a morning meal.
washingtontimes.com /food/20041019-092918-5468r.htm   (420 words)

  
 Raita - Allrecipes
I rarely add sour cream to raita because yogurt itself has a wonderful creamy, tangy and refreshing taste.
Raita is meant to accompany the strong flavors of Indian spices and the garlic/ginger/peppers used in the main dish.
Riata is meant to be more of a condiment to accompany the spicy dishes and I found the garlic, tomato and sour cream a drawback to this dish.
allrecipes.com /recipe/raita/detail.aspx   (344 words)

  
 Raita (condiment) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raita is a South Asian condiment based on yogurt and used as a sauce or dip.
Raita has a cooling effect on the palate which makes it a good foil for spicy Indian dishes.
Southern Indian cuisine, such as that found in the Bangalore region, often uses finely chopped or diced carrots mixed with dahi yogurt.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Raita_(condiment)   (242 words)

  
 Gourmet Food - THE NIBBLE - Famous Yogurt Dishes - Tzatziki and Raita
Raita is a side dish used as a cool counterpoint to spicy Indian dishes.
Instead of cucumber raita, make corn raita by substituting 1 cup of corn kernels for the cucumber and adding 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander.
The recipe above is for cucumber raita with a corn raita variation; there are onion raitas, zucchini raitas, eggplant raitas, and mixed vegetable raitas.
www.thenibble.com /reviews/main/cheese/yogurt/dishes.asp   (505 words)

  
 Homestyle Indian vegetarian cuisine at Deedee's Kitchen (May 04, 2001)
Raita is always on the lunch buffet, and so easy to go back for seconds--OK, thirds.
Rice or roti plates ($5.99), an alternative to the buffet, were like a vegetable plate in southern restaurants, with starch (the rice or rot)), appetizer, condiment (raita) and choice of two vegetables.
A bowl of lentil soup sat in the middle, surrounded by basmati or pulao rice, three vegetables, raita, salad, pickle (dangerously hot) and chutney.
www.mv-voice.com /morgue/2001/2001_05_04.dine54.html   (853 words)

  
 My Workshop: Happy Independence Day!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
According to Wiki, raita is a South Asian condiment based on yogurt.
Tomatoes, onions, cilantro, green chillies, and cucumber are the common vegetables used in raita.
I think the purpose of raita served with many Indian dishes, especially rice dishes, is to cool off the spiciness of our food.
myworksh0p.blogspot.com /2006/08/happy-independence-day.html   (543 words)

  
 Cucumber Raita - Eating Well
Raita is used in Indian cuisine as a cooling balance for spicy dishes.
Try it with curries or as a condiment for grilled meat or poultry.
Combine yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cucumber, cumin, salt, pepper and mint in a small bowl.
www.eatingwell.com /recipes/cucumber_raita.html   (136 words)

  
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...and quite simply, it was the realization that raita (for those who are woefully ignorant: a condiment made of yogurt and vegetables that often accompanies biryani) is quite possibly the greatest food known to man.
Hmm that raita looks spookily similar to the one that was prepared by a friend during our honeymoon, right down to the bowl!
You know your wife has made some good raita when your guests are having bowls of raita on its own without anything else....people!...raita is not a dessert....
www.xanga.com /kr156/461546617/an-ode-to-raita.html   (1261 words)

  
 CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA Recipe at Epicurious.com
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
This yogurt is very thick, so the raita was the perfect consistency, without straining.
www.epicurious.com /recipes/recipe_views/views/109803   (360 words)

  
 Roadfood.com Forums - New to Indian Food
But the usual pattern in India is to combine a spicey dish with something to cut the heat so I always eat my vindaloo with raita, a condiment made from yogurt, cumin and chopped vegetables, most often cucumber or tomato.
Also, curries, spicey or not, are usually served with chutney which a similar to a fruit jam, the most common version of which is made with mango.
And if I am eating with a group, I usually suggest sharing, as an appetizer, an order of samosas (a triangular pastry stuffed with a vegetable mixture, usually potatoes and peas) which are also usually eaten with chutney but commonly a type tasting mainly of mint or, my favorite, tamarind.
www.roadfood.com /Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8517   (2903 words)

  
 Condiments Encyclopedia Article @ Consists.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Children got to view the condiments of the vehicle: a sky-painted interior roof and mustard- and ketchup-colored seats.
Edible salt • Condiments • Furikake • Soumbala • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Condiments • Categories • Foods • Minuteman Salsa • Sarza Criolla
There are 10 subcategories to this category shown below (more may be shown on subsequent pages).
www.consists.net /encyclopedia/Category:Condiments   (251 words)

  
 Everest on Grand - Menu page
Steamed dumplings made from a mixture of vegetables and/or ground meat, mixed with Himalayan herbs and spices, stuffed into pastry, and steamed.
We serve two vegetarian and two meat dishes with rice, roti or naan, pulao or veggie-fried-rice, pakora or pyazi and the soup of the day.
Spiced medium to hot, achaar is a typical Nepali condiment that compliments both the salad plate and the curry-rice dishes.
www.hotmomo.com /Menu.html   (808 words)

  
 raita - OneLook Dictionary Search
Raita : Hormel Glossary of Kitchen and Food Terms [home, info]
Raita : Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [home, info]
This is a OneLook Word of the Day, which means it might be in the news.
www.onelook.com /?w=raita&loc=wotd   (166 words)

  
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Raita, yogurt with (most often) cucumber and mint, is always cooling; the variants are endless, as books by Julie Sahni and Madhur Jaffrey show.
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for several hours while the spices are absorbed.
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 Green Earth Institute
Just before serving, top with raita and fresh mint leaves.
Raita is a South Asian condiment best served chilled.
It has a cooling effect on the palate which makes it a good condiment for spicy Indian dishes.
www.greenearthinstitute.org /recipes/beets/beet_soup_with_raita.html   (116 words)

  
 ISKCON Phoenix Temple
Raita Dishes (A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetable):
Bundi Raita (Deep fried Gram batter that's passed through a colander and into hot oil/butter and later mixed with Yogurt condiment)
Vegetable Raita (Yogurt mixed with chopped cucumbers and carrots)
www.iskconphx.org /catering.html   (449 words)

  
 Minted Cucumber-Yogurt Raita Recipe | Recipezaar
My husband said you hit the nail on the head with this one.
Served as a condiment for our Middle Eastern feast.
I cut the recipe in half and used 1 cucumber along with homemade Greek yogurt and the fresh mint.
www.recipezaar.com /134234   (261 words)

  
 Vegetarian Journal's Foodservice Update, Vol. X No. 1 -- Vegetarian Resource Group
Serve raita as a dip for vegetables, a salad dressing, or a condiment for hot, spicy dishes.
Serve harira as a thin soup, as a hot condiment, or as a sauce for cooked grains.
Place tomatoes, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cilantro, and parsley in a blender and blend until smooth.
www.vrg.org /fsupdate/fsu20021/fsu20021recipes.htm   (386 words)

  
 Iris Herbal Info Library - Making Friends With Weeds/Tips For Absorbing Your Food
On a more mundane level, some condiments and practices increase available nutrients or make your body more able to assimilate them.
One way to look at digestion is through the metaphor of a fire (hydrochloric acid, other digestive juices and enzymes) consuming fuel (your food).
Or use raita, a condiment made with yogurt and various vegetables and spices.
www.irisherbal.com /infolibCT4.html   (2029 words)

  
 Cucumber-Tomato Raita Recipe - David Rosengarten | Food & Wine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Stir in the yogurt, sour cream, minced jalapeƱo, 2 tablespoons of chopped mint and the lemon juice and cumin.
Season the raita with salt, garnish with chopped mint and serve.
MAKE AHEAD The raita can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
www.foodandwine.com /recipes/cucumber-tomato-raita   (170 words)

  
 SPICY STEVE - Recipes - INDIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Probably the most famous Indian salad known in the west, Raita can be used as salad in its own right, or as a condiment with hot curries to provide a cooling balance.
This is also a very healthy and rich creamy recipe that is certain to please lovers of cucumbers.
If you have Sambar Masala, add a teaspoon or two to this recipe, if not, this is still a winner.
www.spicysteve.com /recipes-01-india.html   (489 words)

  
 Mint and Red Onion Raita Recipe - Suvir Saran | Food & Wine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Raitas, yogurt dishes that offer a cooling contrast to spicy Indian dishes, are simple to prepare: Stir the yogurt until creamy, then flavor it with some combination of raw or cooked vegetables, herbs, fruit and spices.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the onion, mint, chile and cumin.
MAKE AHEAD The raita can be refrigerated overnight.
www.foodandwine.com /recipes/mint-and-red-onion-raita   (158 words)

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