Serve the lauki raita with veg pulav, veg biryani or as a side dish with some sautéed veggies or with a combo of dal tadka-rice or dal-fry rice.

The combination of tangy lemon with pungent flavour of pepper makes this dish very flavourful. When paired with lemon rice and raita, this recipe makes for a wholesome meal. Combine the cucumber, ...

A protein packed bowl of rajma cooked in a rich masala gravy, paired with brown rice and a dollop of curd. Slow cooked black ...

Finally, add the rest of the rice, saffron milk and rosewater (if using) and most of the remaining onions. For the raita, scoop out the seeds from the cucumber using a teaspoon, then grate the flesh.