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Pronunciation / Transliteration: raita
"매운 커리와 함께 오이 라이타를 곁들여 먹습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An Indian side dish made of yogurt, typically containing chopped cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and various spices or herbs.
"The spicy biryani was nicely balanced by the cooling cucumber raita." - 2
Any similar yogurt-based condiment used in South Asian cuisine to accompany hot and spicy dishes.
"She prepared a mint and pomegranate raita to serve with the grilled kebabs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Hindi word 'rāitā' (रायता), which ultimately stems from the Sanskrit root 'rājikā' meaning black mustard seed. The term entered English in the late 19th century through British colonial presence in India, initially denoting a traditional side dish made of yogurt and spiced vegetables or fruit.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Raita" is said worldwide
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raita
Transliteration: raita
"Le raita de concombre rafraîchit le plat épicé."
Raita
Transliteration: Raita
"Das Gurken-Raita passt perfekt zu scharfen Currys."
raita
Transliteration: raita
"Il raita di cetrioli è molto rinfrescante."
raita
Transliteration: raita
"La raita de pepino ayuda a calmar el picante."
raita
Transliteration: raita
"O raita de pepino combina perfeitamente com pratos picantes."
रायता
Transliteration: rāitā
"खाने के साथ खीरे का रायता बहुत अच्छा लगता है।"
印式酸奶黄瓜酱
Transliteration: yìn shì suān nǎi huáng guā jiàng
"冰凉的黄瓜酸奶酱能中和咖喱的辣味。"
라이타
Transliteration: raita
"매운 커리와 함께 오이 라이타를 곁들여 먹습니다."
ライタ
Transliteration: raita
"辛いカレーにはきゅうりのライタによく合います。"
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