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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Example Sentences
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The key to making really good raita is using plain, full-fat, unsweetened yogurt, which allows for a creamy yet not-too-thick base.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
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
There's a rice dish, likely prawn biryani dressed in heaps of cilantro with a cooling cucumber raita; and roast chicken thighs prepared in a tangy yogurt marinade, or smoky broiled beef kebabs.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 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
I made bowls of thick raita with cucumbers from the garden.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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