Raitas or Must-O-Khair or yogurt salads are served with most Persian, Afghani and Indian meals. Must-o khiar is usually served as a side dish to accompany variety of Kebobs, Kuku dishes, rice mix dishes and even thick stews. Can be added to Borani-e esfenaj which is spinach and yogurt dip. While it can be used as a dip, Borani-e esfenaj is usually prepared and served as a side dish that can be accompanied along with a number of Persian rice dishes, stews and even kebobs.
Integral to cooking year round, spices are supremely important to have in your pantry. It's impossible to imagine many dishes without their distinctive spices and seasonings. Whether you would like your dish flavored bold or subtle, spices add a taste dimension to meals that is simply irresistible.
Spices enhance the natural properties of foods and are an important part of the complex and magical flavors of ethnic cuisines. Spices are high in flavor yet low in fat, calories and sodium offer the opportunity to explore new tastes.
