Benefits of Indian Raita & the recipes that go well with it

Raita is the most essential Indian condiment that is served as a side dish with a variety of main courses. It’s a yogurt-based recipe that has lots of variations depending on what ingredients you use to make it. You can either use different vegetables like cucumber, carrot, onion, mint, tomato & coriander or just add mild spices like cumin powder and black salt to prepare it. 

You’ll find people eating Raita in every Indian household with a bit of their own touch to it. It’s a super-easy recipe that you can prepare in a matter of 10-15 minutes with minimal kitchen ingredients.

 

Benefits of Indian Raita

 

There’s no question about the delicious taste of Indian Raita that comes with a variety of flavors. But this is not the only reason why people in India have it on their meals. There’s so much more to this. The other major reason why Indian cuisine incorporates the Raita is that it’s as healthy as it is tasty.

 

There are lots of health benefits to eating Raita with one of your meals of the day. It balances down the warmth in your stomach that spicy food and strong flavors produce. Without Raita, Indians cannot imagine their meals, especially in summers, since it is made with yogurt that leaves a soothing impact after heavy meals. It helps keep your body cool and digest the meals effortlessly. So, we don’t find any reason why this shouldn’t be in your meal.

 

Recipes that go well with it

 

On an Indian plate, raita is the most essential thing to have. You can have this with anything or everything. But here are a few dishes that always accompany Raita no matter whenever and wherever you eat them.

 

Spicy Curry

Indian curries, mostly, contain lots of spices and flavors that make them palatable for the tongue but also harsh on the stomach. To tone down the flavors a bit, raita works as a savior and eases the digestion process.

 

Pulao/Biryani

Indian cuisine comprises several types of rice-based dishes like Chicken Biryani, Goat Biryani, and vegetable pulao. These recipes are cooked with lots of meat and loads of spices. So, it makes it essential to add a cup of Raita to the plate, to stabilize the spices and enhance the taste of the Biryani.

 

Stuffed Paranthas (Flatbread)

Indian parathas come with different stuffings like cauliflower, potato, and other vegetable and are also cooked in lots of oil or butter. A cup of freshly made raita with Stuffed Parantha is a treat to anyone for a perfect breakfast. 

 

Kababs

Kababs are made with minced meat that contains natural fat and flavors. When combined with mint Raita, it works wonders for your palate no matter where you belong around the globe.

 

Now if you’re convinced and want to try the authentic Indian Raita with other delicacies, get straight to India Garden in Pleasanton and we’ll treat you with the best.