Side dish to spicy curries to cool the palate

Side dish to spicy curries to cool the palate recipe videos

This is a cooling side dish, most commonly raita, designed to balance the heat of spicy curries. It's a simple Indian condiment made from a base of plain yogurt mixed with ingredients like cucumber, mint, and cumin. Its primary role is to soothe the palate and provide a refreshing contrast to rich, spicy main dishes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally low in calories (around 50-100 kcal per serving) and provides a good source of protein and probiotics from the yogurt base. It is low in fat and carbohydrates, with key nutrients including calcium, potassium, and vitamin B12.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	52 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	10.5 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	15 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	85 mcg RAE
Calcium	45 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Iron	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it is a fundamental part of an Indian thali (meal platter), embodying the principle of balancing the six tastes in Ayurvedic tradition. Nutritionally, the live cultures in yogurt can aid digestion, which is particularly helpful when consuming a heavy, spicy meal.