Indian recipies: Tomato Onion Raita

I can live without canonical needs but not without Dahi/curd. I cherish it in every form possible. Now, Raita is an Indian (Okay, Pakistani / Bangladeshi too) condiment made with yogurt(dahi) and used as a sauce or dip. Indians cherish a large variety of raitas. Homemade yogurt tastes delicious and is very refreshing. The yogurt may be seasoned with coriander (cilantro), cumin, mint, cayenne pepper, and other herbs and spices. Raita is a simple preparation made by adding fruits, vegetables or any other thing to beaten curds. Most Indian families (like mine) enjoy curd in the form of delicious raita as an accompaniment with lunch or dinner. Raita is unique because it is cool, sharp, pungent and spicy at the same time. Yogurt is high in protein and calcium. It is easy to make, you only need milk and the right culture/starter.

Tomato onion raita is deliciously made with curd, tomato and onions seasoned with a tempering of mustard and cumin seeds, fresh curry leaves and spiced with some green chilies. Pyaz tamatar ka raita is generally served with rice and roties.

Presenting the recipe for ‘’Tomato Onion Raita ‘’ straight from my kitchen.

Serves : 3

Preparation time: 10 to 12 minutes.

Obedient Ingredient: Chopped tomatoes.

What we need:

2 cups plain curd / dahi

1 cup tomatoes and onions (finely chopped)
1 tsp ginger (grated)
1/2 tsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp split black gram
1/4 tsp cumin seed, mustard seed
1 chili (finely chopped)
2-3 curry leaves

What we do

• Mix the tomatoes, onion and ginger. Add some salt to it and mix it well.
• Heat oil in frying pan, add curry leaves to it after that add split black gram fry it for few minutes. As the dal turns brown add cumin seed and mustard seeds. When they start to pop add the green chili and fry for few seconds.
• Pour the above seasoning over tomato and onion mixture.
• Add the yogurt and mix it well.
• Serve it with roti or rice.

Garnishing : Coriander leaves.

Enjoy your winters.

La Di Daa!