Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita

Name: Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves to serve 6
Ingredients: 1¼ pint natural yoghurt; 1 medium tomato; 1 small onion; 1 small cucumber; 8 - 10 coriander leaves; salt and pepper; mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Ready in 10 mins

Recipe by Mamtha Sunil Kumar

Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. Since the main ingredient is yogurt Raita works extremely well with any spicy Indian recipe or simply use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Ingredients for Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita

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To serve 6:

1¼ pint natural yoghurt
1 medium tomato
1 small onion
1 small cucumber
8 - 10 coriander leaves
salt and pepper
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

How to Cook Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita

Deseed the tomato and chop the flesh into small pieces. Peel the onion and cucumber and chop finely. Chop the coriander leaves. Mix the yogurt, onions and tomatoes, coriander leaves and cucumber then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Season the mustard seeds in oil for 5 minutes then add to the mixture. Serve with Indian Biryani and breads.

MAMTHA SUNIL KUMAR'S HOT TIP:
Garnish your Raita with mint leaves to both improve the flavour and the appearance.