Carrot Raita

A variation on raita, the yogurt-based condiment, that showcases the transformative power of tadka, a technique used to infuse oils and fats with flavor, texture, and spice.

Spiced Indian Yogurt (Chaas)

Chaas or Indian buttermilk is a mild drink that uses spices which are known for their digestive properties. It's a must-have after an indulgent meal and takes all of five minutes to rustle up.

Mediterranean Flavors: Tzatziki

You only need to follow a recipe once or twice when making tzatziki before the process becomes almost automatic. Thick tangy yogurt; crisp, sweet cucumber; pungent garlic and dill; sunny lemon. The formula, a staging ground for countless dip platters and a condiment for the thousands of gyros dished up daily, is as familiar to us now as salsa and ketchup. And its preparation is about as intuitive—recipes matter less than solid ingredients and a willingness to dip a tasting finger along the way.

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing

Creamy Cucumber Salad with a tangy lemon Yogurt Dressing with Mint. Sensational side salad for Middle Eastern food, Indian food, and summer grill outs!

Curd Rice (Indian Rice with Yogurt)

This stuff is pure comfort food, the Indian macaroni and cheese (well, if your spicy-happy grandmother made macaroni and cheese). Flash-fried curd chiles serve as a garnish here, to be broken into bits with a spoon and mixed with the...

Creamy Cucumber Salad

A crunchy, creamy cucumber salad made with tahini, lemon, and fresh dill.

Easy Homemade Greek Tzatziki

It's easy to make delicious, homemade Greek Tzatziki with yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic. Perfect as a dip with warm pita and veggies, condiment for sandwiches, and sauce for grilled meats and seafood.

Indian Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing

This is a wonderful refreshing Indian salad that pairs really well with rich, spicy curries. Made with slices of juicy tomato, scattered with red onion, and drizzled with a mint dressing, then finished with a

Chaat Masala (Indian Street Snack Spice Blend)

This funky, salty, spicy, and sour spice blend is all you need to transform anything into a chaat (a type of street snack popular throughout South Asia). It's great for traditional chaat recipes, such as for papri chaat and panipuri, but can also be sprinkled over fruit or vegetables or used as a spice for snack foods.

Salted Mint Lassi (Borhani)

This herbaceous, savory lassi is the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal. Just a pinch of chaat masala adds funky and tangy flavor, while black pepper and Kashmiri red chile powder bring the heat.