Avocado, Tomato and Onion Raita

This is a simple, refreshing raita for summer. It can be served with an Indian meal or alongside a grilled chicken/fish/meat and a selection of vegetables. Avocado for the raita should be on the firm side and not soggy.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  avocado, peeled, pitted and flesh chopped into small cubes
• 1  tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped into small cubes
• 1 -2  green chili, sliced thinly (adjust to taste)
• 1⁄2 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups yogurt
• 3  dashes fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon roasted cumin, coarsely powdered (roast cumin seeds in a dry wok and grind in a mortar)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Place all of the ingredients together in a bowl, saving half of the chilli powder and cumin powder for garnish.
2. Place in a serving dish and sprinkle saved chilli and cumin powders.
3. Serve chilled.