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Tomato Raita

June 23, 2012 by anjanaskc 19 Comments

Tomato raita- Tangy tomato and yogurt dip with the tempering of cumin and mustard

tomato raita is a very refreshing and easy to make yogurt and tomato dip.It can be served as a dip or side dish with your main meal.

INGREDIENTS-
preparation time-10 min
cooking time- 5 min 
serve-4

  • Tomato-4
  • Curd-250 gms
  • Cucumber-200 gms
  • Sugar-1 t.s
  • Salt-3/4 t.s
  • Oil- 1 t.s
  • Mustard seeds-1/2 t.s
  • Cumin-1/2 t.s
  • Black lentil(urad daal)-1 t.s
  • Curry leaves-10
  • Red chilli powder-1/2 t.s
  • Asafoetida-1/4 t.s
  • Turmeric-1/4 t.s
PROCEDURE-
  1. Take 1 t.s oil in a pan add mustard seeds ,cumin,black lentil, and curry leaves.
  2. Saute till seeds start crackling ,then add asafoetida and turmeric .
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and salt, cover and cook till they become soft.
  4. Now add chilli powder and sugar ,cook for a while.
  5. Take out in a bowl and let it cool down completely.
  6. Grind it in the mixer and make a smooth paste
  7. Now  add  grated cucumber and beaten curd in the tomato paste
  8. Mix well and add fresh chopped coriander.
  9. Serve chilled .

Serving suggestions-can serve with pulao ,paratha,  jeera rice or as a dip 

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Tomato Raita

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4 people

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Filed Under: Raitas/Yogurt dips, South Indian Food, Tiffin Variety Tagged With: Jain food, Raita/Dips, southern indian recipes, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Pari says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Wow, what a coincidence, seriously as you said its quite similar to what I posted except for a few ingredients.This post was in my drafts for ages and I had completely forgotten to post it but I'm glad I posted it..

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  2. Sadaf Afshan says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Lovely raita

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  3. Julie says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    flavorful yogurt dip,nice!!

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  4. kala says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Perfect for the hot hot summer

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  5. kitchen queen says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    delicious and yummy raita.

    Reply
  6. Rani acharyulu says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    So nice healthy yoghurt raita looks delicious.

    Reply
  7. radha says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Like the hint of the red colour in curd.

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  8. faseela says

    June 23, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    yummy n tempting raita…..superb…

    Reply
  9. Padhu says

    June 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I love any dish prepared with curd. Looks yummy!

    Reply
  10. PT says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    yummy yumm raita..

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  11. Vimitha Anand says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Thats a very tangy raitha… Nice one

    Reply
  12. Hamaree Rasoi says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Delicious and comforting tomato raita. Looks droolworthy.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. Priya says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Super tempting side dish for pulaos.

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  14. Spice up the Curry says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    yummy raita recipe. very vibrant looking raita

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  15. R.Punitha says

    June 23, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Hi Maayeka ,

    thank you for your comment on

    my guest post and

    Raitha looks delicious!!!

    Keep in touch Maayeka:) 🙂

    Reply
  16. Reshmi says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:42 am

    lovely comfort food for me
    Noel collections

    Reply
  17. Leelagovind says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:15 am

    i like any dishes mixed with curds..this side dish is too good enough with hot rice or rotis..

    Reply
  18. simran says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:11 am

    perfect accompaniment to the pulao!very flavourful raita.

    Reply
  19. meena says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:02 am

    tomato raita this is good

    i have had mix veg raita with onion tomato and cucumber pieces but this is so differnt and lovely color here anjana

    Reply

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