Razia Hayden

Soft, melt‑in‑your‑mouth doughnut balls soaked in rose‑cardamom syrup.

A rich, fudge-like Indian sweet flavored with aromatic cardamom and topped with crunchy pistachios.

Let’s be honest—when the pakoras are hot, the chaat is spicy, and the chutneys are tangy little flavor bombs, you need someone to keep it all together. That someone is raita. Raita doesn’t shout. It doesn’t demand attention. It just sits quietly on the side of your plate, chillin’, ready to step in when your mouth’s on fire or your palate needs a breather. It’s the cucumber water of Indian condiments—but better, creamier, crunchier, and actually delicious. And the best part? It takes five minu