Raita

Pronunciation: /raɪtə/

Definitions of raita

noun a traditional Indian side dish made of yogurt, vegetables, and spices

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat raita with my curry.

A2 Raita is a traditional Indian side dish made with yogurt and vegetables.

B1 The restaurant served a delicious raita with their spicy biryani.

B2 She added a sprinkle of cumin to the raita for extra flavor.

C1 The chef's special raita recipe included fresh mint and coriander.

C2 The creamy texture of the raita complemented the spiciness of the curry perfectly.

Examples of raita in a Sentence

formal The traditional Indian meal was served with a side of raita.

informal I love dipping my naan bread in raita.

slang This raita is the bomb!

figurative Her calm demeanor was like a soothing raita in the midst of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of raita

• past tense: raitaed
• plural: raitas
• comparative: more raita
• superlative: most raita
• present tense: raita
• future tense: will raita
• perfect tense: have raitaed
• continuous tense: is raitaing
• singular: raita
• positive degree: raita
• infinitive: to raita
• gerund: raitating
• participle: raitaed

Origin and Evolution of raita

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Hindi

Story behind the word: The word 'raita' originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of India and Pakistan.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a traditional yogurt-based side dish with herbs and spices, the term 'raita' has evolved to encompass a variety of similar condiments and accompaniments in Indian cuisine.