Indian Tomato Raita Recipe for Biryani & pulav
Tomato Raita recipe make your meal more colorful as well as healthier. It is a wonderful tomato and yogurt recipe. This Indian salad recipe is a side dish that is served with a variety of Indian rice or bread. Not only it is a very healthy recipe, but it is easy and simple and quick salad recipe too. It would take you just a few minutes (the time to chop tomatoes). about 5 minutes total including the tempering to make this raita. It looks colorful with red tomatoes, white yogurt and the green coriander leaves. Just try it.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients for tomato raitha to serve 3-4
- Ripe red tomatoes – 2 cups chopped
- Curds plain yogurt – 1 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Sugar – 1/4 tsp
- Green chili optional – 1 chopped fine or slit in two.
- Coriander Cilantro leaves – 1 tbsp
For tempering
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida – a pinch
Instructions
Step by step instructions for making tomato raitha
Preparation
- Chop tomatoes, cilantro.
- Slit chilli in half if you want to take it out before serving.
- Chop finely if you like raita chili hot
Prepare tempering
- Heat oil. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- Add the slit chili, pinch of asafetida.
Final Mixing
- Mix together chopped tomatoes, cilantro leaves, salt, sugar, curds.
- Add the prepared seasoning and mix well.
- Serve with rice or bread immediately or after cooling in the fridge for sometime.
Tips and variationsTip:
- Add 1 tbsp fresh grated coconut to this raita if you wish
- You can add black pepper powder along with or instead of green chili according to your taste.
- The plain yogurt(curds)should be fresh and sweet. Make sure it is not sour.
- Add 1 tbsp fresh grated coconut to this raita if you wish
- Keep the raitha in the fridge if you are planning to serve it later. If left outside, it may get sour, if left outside the fridge.
- Add finely chopped onion if you with.
- This tomato raitha tastes wonderful with all the rice dishes
Notes
Tomato Raita FAQ
Q1. Can I make tomato raita without curd?
A. Yes, but traditionally Tomato Raita is made with fresh yogurt or curd. You can substitute plant-based yogurt if needed. If you are vegan or if dairy curd is not available or if you have allergy to dairy based products.
Q2. Which curd is best for tomato raita? A. Fresh homemade curd works best because it has a thicker texture and mild sourness.
Q3. Can I use Greek yogurt instead of curd? A. Yes. Greek yogurt gives a thicker consistency and works well.
Q4. Can tomato raita be stored in the fridge? A. Yes, usually for 12–24 hours in an airtight container in the fridge. If you store longer, the curd may change the taste a little. It may become slightly sour even if you store in the fridge.
Q5. Which spices are used in tomato raita? A. Common spices include roasted cumin powder, black salt, coriander leaves, green chili, and regular salt.
Q2. Which curd is best for tomato raita? A. Fresh homemade curd works best because it has a thicker texture and mild sourness.
Q3. Can I use Greek yogurt instead of curd? A. Yes. Greek yogurt gives a thicker consistency and works well.
Q4. Can tomato raita be stored in the fridge? A. Yes, usually for 12–24 hours in an airtight container in the fridge. If you store longer, the curd may change the taste a little. It may become slightly sour even if you store in the fridge.
Q5. Which spices are used in tomato raita? A. Common spices include roasted cumin powder, black salt, coriander leaves, green chili, and regular salt.