Best 3 Tomato Raita Yogurt Recipes

POTATO, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO RAITA

Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita image

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Potato Tomato Vegetable Yogurt Cucumber Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-fat (do not use nonfat) plain yogurt
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain potatoes well. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and cool.
Heat vegetable oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chopped onion and stir until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add chopped jalapeño chilies and stir until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Immediately pour onion mixture over potatoes and stir to coat. Mix in low-fat yogurt, cucumber and tomatoes. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours. (Raita can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerate.) Garnish raita with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

RAITA

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Raita is usually considered an Indian salad. This is great served with any spicy dish!

Provided by KITKATY

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
3 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
4 cloves crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a salad bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, cumin, paprika and garlic.
Add cucumbers and tomatoes; toss and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

TOMATO-MINT RAITA

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A cool and tangy raita without cucumber. This salad goes very well with spicy Indian foods like biryani, tandoori, or kebab.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 green bird's eye chile pepper, stemmed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups dahi (Indian yogurt)
10 ounces hothouse tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

Combine mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chile in a mini food processor. Pulse until blended, adding a bit of water to create a paste. Pour into a bowl and add dahi, mixing until fully incorporated.
Cut tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice tomatoes and add to dahi. Season with ground cumin and ground coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 72.5 mg, Sugar 6 g