Indian recipe author announced (5)

I believe the answer is:

raita

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'indian recipe' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for raita that I've seen before include "dish in the curry house" , "Yoghurt-based Indian condiment" , "Yogurt, chopped cucumber and spices" , "side order" , "Indian side-dish of yogurt and cucumber" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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