Punjabi Kadhi (Vegetable Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)

Kadhi is a popular dish all across India. The ingredients in the sauce and pakoris (dumplings) can vary but basically Kadhi refers to a vegetarian sauce that can be eaten by itself as in Gujarati Kadhi with yogurt or a sauce with dumplings like Kadhi from Uttar Pradesh or Punjabi Kadhi. I grew up eating […]


Aloo Raita (Potatoes in Yogurt)

An Indian meal is not complete without a yogurt dish or plain yogurt. Yogurt is a great accompaniment to the spicy curries and serves as a palate soother. It completes the meal by providing protein and probiotics. Raita is basically yogurt or buttermilk mixed with a combination of fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, herbs and seasonings. […]


Boondi Raita (Chickpea Dumplings in Yogurt)

An Indian meal is not complete without a yogurt dish or plain yogurt. Yogurt is a great accompaniment to spicy curries and serves as a palate soother. It completes the meal by providing protein and probiotics. Raita is basically yogurt or buttermilk mixed with a combination of fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, herbs and seasonings. Most […]


Cucumber Raita (Cucumber in Yogurt)

An Indian meal is not complete without a yogurt dish or plain yogurt. Yogurt is a great accompaniment to the spicy curries and serves as a palate soother. It completes the meal by providing protein and probiotics. Raita is basically yogurt or buttermilk mixed with a combination of fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, herbs and seasonings. […]


Cooking with Yogurt

Many Indian recipes call for cooking or marinating with yogurt. There are some things to keep in mind when cooking with yogurt: Always use full fat yogurt, low fat yogurt can curdle with heat. You can substitute low fat sour cream for yogurt. Greek style, thick yogurt works well since it does not have the […]