Raita -- how do you serve it?

[Anonymous]

Raita is a cooling side condiment and pairs especially well with foods that are a little spicy. It goes on the table with a serving spoon and people can put it on their plate on the side, or in a little individual sized small bowl (typically the equivalent of a 2oz or 4oz ramekin, but you can certainly put it in whatever size bowl you have). Some people like to mix it all together on their plate, some people like to put a bit of raita on the top of whatever they’re eating, some people (like me) love raita and just eat it from a bowl with a spoon. The first two are the most usual ways someone will eat raita. There are also many different kinds of raita depending on the region. Cucumber raita is universal.

[Anonymous]

I love to eat it in its own little bowl with a spoon. I’m white American, so it may not be authentic, but I don’t really care. I have no plans on traveling to India to be tested on table manners. My Indian friends here don’t seem to care one way or another.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Raita is served with dry foods typically. It is not considered a “dip” in India and we don’t dunk naan in it. It is intended to balance out spicy dishes.

Dp. Do you put it over a dish like biryani?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Raita is served with dry foods typically. It is not considered a “dip” in India and we don’t dunk naan in it. It is intended to balance out spicy dishes.

Dp. Do you put it over a dish like biryani?

Yes, we serve it on the side and eat it with the rice. I was just mentioning the traditional way it was eaten in India but you can certainly mix and match.