Tomato Raita (yogurt)

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon split bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal, mustard seeds, and asafoetida powder in the hot oil until the mustard seeds pop and the chana dal turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. stir the tomatoes and green chile pepper into the mixture; cook until the tomatoes are tender, about 7 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes; stir the yogurt and salt into the mixture. garnish with cilantro to serve.