raita
noun [ U ] uk/ˈraɪ.tə/ us/ˈraɪ.tə/
（南亚菜肴）在酸奶中加入小块未煮过的蔬菜
a South Asian dish consisting of yogurt with very small pieces of raw (= not cooked) vegetables mixed in
Raita has a cooling effect on the mouth, which makes it a good accompaniment for spicy Indian dishes.
Serve the kebabs with mango chutney or mint raita.
- More examples
- These pancakes are very good with steamed spinach, raita, and mango chutney.
- Raita is prepared by mixing thick yogurt with mint and cucumber.
- Serve the spicy burgers with a spoonful of cooling raita, made by mixing plain yogurt with diced cucumber, salt, and pepper.