Onion To Lauki:  9 Types Of Raita

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 5th, 2023

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Yogurt that has been combined with a little bit of sugar, some spices, and sometimes vegetables and other textural ingredients is known as raita. It is an Indian condiment that is paired with a regular meal for a refreshing affair. Here are 9 types of raita.

Onion Tomato Raita

Onion tomato raita is yogurt combined with onion, tomato, and green chili. This raita is an easy, simple, and commonly made side dish in India that goes with pulao, biryani, and any other Indian rice.

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Cucumber Raita

Cucumber raita also known as Kheera raita is an easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), cucumber and Indian spice powders.

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Palak Raita

Palak or spinach raita is an easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), cooked spinach and some spices.

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Makhana Raita

An easy and healthy raita made with yogurt (curd), roasted makhana (puffed lotus seeds) and Indian spice powders.

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Beetroot Raita

Beetroot raita is an easy, no-cook colorful looking raita recipe made with yogurt (curd) , grated raw beetroot and spices.

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Lauki Raita

Lauki raita or bottle gourd raita is a healthy and easy to make accompaniment made using grated bottle gourd, yogurt and few spices and it goes very well with Indian meals.

Drumstick Leaves Raita

Drumstick or moringa leaves raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd) , sautéed moringa leaves and some spices.

Boondi Raita

Boondi raita made with yogurt, ground spices, herbs and fried chickpea pearls is a super easy dish you can serve as a side in your meal.

Burhani Raita

Burhani Raita is a popular South Indian raita recipe. This delicious Hyderabadi raita is made using yogurt, garlic, cumin powder, coriander leaves, and red chili powder. The perfect combination of garlic with yogurt can be made easily in few minutes.