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Tomato Raita Recipe, How To Make Tomato Raita

2012-06-23 by Anjana Chaturvedi

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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.

I make many different types of mango pickles and chutneys  and my favorite are-

  • Punjabi Mango Pickle, –
  • Aam ki Launji,
  • Gujarati mango pickle,
  • Aam ki instant chutney
  • Aam ka Panna.

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Tomato Raita

Tomato Raita- Tangy yogurt and tomato dip
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Raitas / Dips
Cuisine: South Indian Cuisine
Keyword: Raita, tomato, tomato raita
Servings: 4 people
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 4 Tomatoes / Tamatar
  • 250 gm Yogurt/Curd
  • 200 gm Cucumber / Kheera / Kakdi
  • 1 tsp Sugar / Chini
  • 3/4 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai *
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds / Sabut Jeera
  • 1 tsp Black lentil / Urad daal
  • 10 Curry Leaves / Kadi Patta
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder

Instructions

  • 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

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

    2012-06-28 at

    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..

  2. Sadaf Afshan says

    2012-06-24 at

    Lovely raita

  3. Julie says

    2012-06-23 at

    flavorful yogurt dip,nice!!

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  4. kala says

    2012-06-23 at

    Perfect for the hot hot summer

  5. kitchen queen says

    2012-06-23 at

    delicious and yummy raita.

  6. Rani acharyulu says

    2012-06-23 at

    So nice healthy yoghurt raita looks delicious.

  7. radha says

    2012-06-23 at

    Like the hint of the red colour in curd.

  8. faseela says

    2012-06-23 at

    yummy n tempting raita…..superb…

  9. Padhu says

    2012-06-23 at

    I love any dish prepared with curd. Looks yummy!

  10. PT says

    2012-06-23 at

    yummy yumm raita..

  11. Vimitha Anand says

    2012-06-23 at

    Thats a very tangy raitha… Nice one

  12. Hamaree Rasoi says

    2012-06-23 at

    Delicious and comforting tomato raita. Looks droolworthy.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

  13. Priya says

    2012-06-23 at

    Super tempting side dish for pulaos.

  14. Spice up the Curry says

    2012-06-23 at

    yummy raita recipe. very vibrant looking raita

  15. R.Punitha says

    2012-06-23 at

    Hi Maayeka ,

    thank you for your comment on

    my guest post and

    Raitha looks delicious!!!

    Keep in touch Maayeka:) 🙂

  16. Reshmi says

    2012-06-23 at

    lovely comfort food for me
    Noel collections

  17. Leelagovind says

    2012-06-23 at

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

  18. simran says

    2012-06-23 at

    perfect accompaniment to the pulao!very flavourful raita.

  19. meena says

    2012-06-23 at

    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

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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