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Raita - A Curd (Yoghurt) Based Indian Condiment

Raita is yoghurt (curd) based Indian condiment and is often used as sauce or a dip. There are various ways to make raita. You can also experiment and make your own recipe. The most common of all is the boondi raita and the veg raita. Others are gajar (carrot) raita, Potato raita, lauki raita and cucumber raita. These Raitas work as a side dish with Pulao, Biryani, Khichdi and Kebabs. Boondi is the gram floor crunches available ready-made in the grocery stores. ?You may find flavored boondi in the Indian grocery stores. ?The curd is seasoned with spices like, roasted coriander powder, pe...

Spicy, Tasty and Tangy Monsoon Recipes

Overpowering Clouds, Thunderstorm, Splashes of water, and the subtle darkness outside, roads covered in puddles of water, young couples smitten by love walking hand in hand, innocent moments, and the pitter patter of the raindrops on my window. Everything around gets a good wash from pollution, freshness is in the air. I love rainy season, especially the monsoon in Pune. Monsoon is monsoon wherever you are. I guess everybody like me drool for hot & spicy Bhajiye / pakodas accompained by a sip of masala chai. Monsoon is a season when you want to satisfy your tongue with some tangy & chat pat...