Chutney may be dry or wet; they are always tasty and mouth watering! Dry chutney is generally in the form of powder. In Maharashtra khobryachi chutney (dry coconut chutney), shengdanyachi chutney ( peanut chutney), tilachi chutney (sesame seed chutney) are very famous dry chutneys in marathi people. Even some of wet chutneys are also famous like "thecha", very spicy red/ green chilli paste with other ingredients. In south India chutneys are like must with some of their special dishes.
Raita is a Indian cooling condiment based on yogurt. Raita can be prepared in many ways. You can do many variations with yogurt, fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. Raita is always good to eat if you serve it chilled and fresh.