The delicate, mild and milky flavor of yogurt goes well with lots of other ingredients used in Indian cooking. It is, as a result, a key part of numerous dishes. Here is a large collection of Indian yogurt-based recipes, ranging from drinks to sides and salads and main-course dishes.
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Doi Maach
vm2002 / Getty Images This recipe was given to me by my Mother-in-law who in turn got it, as a new bride, from my Father-in-law's Kakima (aunt)! As you can see, it has been tried and tested. Serve Doi Maach with piping hot, plain boiled rice.
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Dahi Gosht
Steve Brown Photography / Getty Images A thick, creamy North-Indian curry best eaten with rice and a green salad.
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South Indian Kadhi
Manu_Bahuguna / Getty Images Unlike the Kadhi made in North India, this dish does not include Pakodis (gram flour fritters) and turmeric. This dish must be eaten as it is made because reheating will cause the yogurt in it to curdle.
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Dahi Bhindi
Aparna Balasubramanian/ Getty Images This tangy dish tastes great with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) and Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils).
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Dahi Baingan
Feel Through your Eyes/Moment Open/Getty Images Dahi Baingan can be eaten by itself, with plain, fragrant boiled rice and even with Chapatis.
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Curd Rice
vm2002 / Getty Images Curd Rice is truly comfort food! Of South Indian origin, it tastes great with just a pickle or chutney and also with a daal (lentils) or meat dish.
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Avocado Raita
Lilechka75 / Getty Images Avocado Raita is the Indian versionĀ of guacamole and tastes yummy with just about anything you serve it with. Turn up the heat by adding more red chili powder and chopped green chilies!
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Mishti Doi
Kirti Poddar/Wikimedia Commons Mishti Doi is synonymous with Bengal in East India. The Bengalis are famous for their sweet preparations and Mishti Doi is among their most well-known desserts. Mishti Doi tastes great but is amazingly simple to make!