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.

Take half teaspoon oil, one-fourth teaspoon mustard seeds, half teaspoon white urad dal, few curry leaves, two cups yoghurt, one grated beetroot.

It's a light, refreshing addition to pulao, biryani, or even your simple dal-roti combo. A winter classic, bathua raita is comfort in a bowl. Boiled bathua mixed with spiced curd and topped with ...