Jim's Raita

Elmotoo's Note:

Raitas combine fruits or vegetables with yogurt to provide cooling accompaniments to spicy dishes. In the vegetarian households that traditionally serve raita, it has a double function -- it acts as a refresher and a digestive at the same time.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to mingle.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

Very nice! This is refreshing and easy to make. It was great alongside a curry dish. Thanks for sharing! Veg*n Swap 35

[mianbao]

Lovely and cooling with a spicy curry! I used a Japanese cucumber so I didn't peel or seed it. Thank you for posting this recipe.

[mersaydees]

Served this as a condiment with an Indian meal last night. It got rave reviews from everyone. So quick to make, too. I used a non-fat Greek yogurt. Thanks, Elmotoo! Made for Veggie Recipe Swap 30, January 2011.