raita
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of raita
1830–35; < Hindi rāytā from rāī “mustard” from (unattested) Sanskrit rājikātiktaka from rājikā “black mustard” + tiktaka- “bitter, pungent, sharp”
Vocabulary lists containing raita
World Cuisine - Middle School and High School
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To top it off, I drizzled a little raita yogurt, then green chutney using the tips of their ladles.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
Picture warm-spiced chickpeas, cooling raita, the lentil stew sambar and the coconut-refreshed vegetable medley known as aviyal — everything partnered with steamed rice and breads including chapati and papadum.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 21, 2022
Swirl the cream on top, remove from the heat and serve hot, family-style, as a side or main dish, with rice, naan and raita on the side, if desired.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 4, 2022
As much as it can be dressed up for a more festive menu, spinach rice needs little more than raita to complete a weeknight meal.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2021
She began to subsist on a diet of raita and Triscuits.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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