Beetroot raita

Raita is the cool, creamy herb and vegetable yoghurt condiment served in Indian cuisine to temper the spices, add the all-important sour taste to meals and aid digestion. As a condiment, it is best eaten in small amounts, as yoghurt is heavy and therefore difficult to digest, although the added spices help in this respect. Homemade yoghurt is important for the flavour and in the goodness it imparts. Vegans can use nut milk curds to make raita.