On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali (or farari) food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and milk products including yogurt. It also includes potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, tapiaco, ragigara, Morio and amaranth etc…. In fact, the sumptuous delicacies you can eat in place of everyday food makes you feel that you are having a feast because of the variety you can make.
Whenever I am fasting, I like to make sure that we have some tasty condiments as a side as the farali/farari dishes we make often have very few spices. I always have yogurt in my fridge as you can use it for so many dishes. This yogurt dip is very similar to a raita and easy to make.
If you are not fasting and fancy a spicier yogurt dip try the following dips:
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