Tomato Cucumber Raita

Ingredients:

1.      1 cup chopped tomatoes

2.      1 cup grated cucumber

3.      2 cup beaten yogurt

4.      2 teaspoon oil

5.      1 teaspoon mustard seeds

6.      1 teaspoon cumin seeds

7.      1 teaspoon split skinless black lentil (urad dal)

8.      4 to 5 curry leaves

9.      1 whole red chili

10.  1/2 teaspoon asafetida

11.  1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

12.  1 teaspoon red chili powder

13.  Salt to taste

14.  1 teaspoon sugar

Method:

1.      In pan add oil, mustard, cumin, whole red chili and black lentil.

2.      Cook till seeds start cracking, than add asafetida and curry leaves.

3.      Now add tomatoes and salt, stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

4.      Now add turmeric, chili powder and sugar, cook for a while.

5.      Turn off the heat, take it out and let it cool down completely.

6.      Grind this tomato paste in the mixer and make a smooth paste.

7.      In large bowl mix tomato paste, yogurt and cucumber very well.

8.      Serve chilled.

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