By: Toshita Sahni
Love eating raita with biryani? Here are 10 refreshing options you must try, including traditional and unconventional pairings:
This is a classic you cannot go wrong with. Crunchy boondi is soaked in spiced yoghurt to make this fun treat that balances the heat of any biryani.
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Fresh mint and chilled yoghurt come together in this refreshing delight. This raita is one of the most suitable options for spicy biryanis.
Another cooling raita can be made by combining grated cucumber with smooth dahi. It's perfect for toning down rich spices.
If your biryani is a bit bland, add flavour by pairing it with this raita. Juicy tomatoes and onions stirred into curd provide freshness and tanginess.
This Hyderabadi favourite is flavoured with garlic and roasted cumin. Its aromatic depth pairs beautifully with mutton biryani, especially.
If you're tired of mint raita but still want a herby delicacy, try mixing fresh coriander leaves with creamy yoghurt. It is sure to elevate the taste of biryanis.
Grated beetroot adds sweetness and a lovely pink hue to curds. This yummy raita offers a gentle contrast to hot biryanis.
Sweet pineapple chunks meet mildly spiced dahi in this delectable raita. Its mild sourness complements fiery biryani flavours.
Glossy pomegranate pearls folded into yoghurt add colour, crunch, and a sweet contrast to the biryani's heat. Sounds tempting, doesn't it?
Want an impressive raita beyond the usual? Swirl berries into chilled yoghurt to create a fruity, tangy raita that refreshes the palate between spicy bites.
To learn how to make Hyderabadi burani raita for biryani