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-
- Take 1 t.s oil in a pan add mustard seeds ,cumin,black lentil, and curry leaves.
- Saute till seeds start crackling ,then add asafoetida and turmeric .
- Add chopped tomatoes and salt, cover and cook till they become soft.
- Now add chilli powder and sugar ,cook for a while.
- Take out in a bowl and let it cool down completely.
- Grind it in the mixer and make a smooth paste
- Now add grated cucumber and beaten curd in the tomato paste
- Mix well and add fresh chopped coriander.
- Serve chilled .
Serving suggestions-can serve with pulao ,paratha, jeera rice or as a dip
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..
Lovely raita
flavorful yogurt dip,nice!!
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delicious and yummy raita.
So nice healthy yoghurt raita looks delicious.
Like the hint of the red colour in curd.
yummy n tempting raita…..superb…
I love any dish prepared with curd. Looks yummy!
yummy yumm raita..
Thats a very tangy raitha… Nice one
Delicious and comforting tomato raita. Looks droolworthy.
Deepa
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Super tempting side dish for pulaos.
yummy raita recipe. very vibrant looking raita
Hi Maayeka ,
thank you for your comment on
my guest post and
Raitha looks delicious!!!
Keep in touch Maayeka:) 🙂
lovely comfort food for me
Noel collections
i like any dishes mixed with curds..this side dish is too good enough with hot rice or rotis..
perfect accompaniment to the pulao!very flavourful raita.
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