raita

[ rahy-tuh ]

noun

1. an Indian condiment consisting of yogurt, spices, and diced or grated vegetables or fruits:

   cucumber raita.

raita

/ ˈreɪtə; raɪˈiːtə /

noun

1. an Indian dish of finely chopped cucumber, peppers, mint, etc, in yoghurt, served with curries

Word History and Origins

Origin of raita¹

1830–35; < Hindi rāytā from rāī “mustard” from (unattested) Sanskrit rājikātiktaka from rājikā “black mustard” + tiktaka- “bitter, pungent, sharp”

Word History and Origins

Origin of raita¹

C20: from Hindi