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    Tomato Ginger and Green Chile Raita

    Published: Mar 31, 2017 · Modified: Dec 27, 2023 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links2 Comments

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    Tomato Ginger and Green Chile Raita provides a cooling contrast to the spiciness of other East Indian dishes. Some recipes refer to it as a condiment or even a salad. Generally raita is seasoned yogurt most often including raw or cooked vegetables but can be made with fruit.

    A dish of raita topped with tomatoes and peppers topped with sauteed ginger and spices.

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    This Green Chile Raita is made with green chiles, usually mild Anaheim chiles. If you can't find them use green bell pepper instead. The overall combination of cilantro in the yogurt, tomato with chiles on top, and the warm, spicy mixture of ginger and mustard seeds is magic.

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    A dish of raita topped with tomatoes and peppers topped with sauteed ginger and spices.

    Tomato Ginger and Green Chile Raita

    Tomato Ginger and Green Chile Raita is like a yogurt salad and it provides a cooling contrast to the spiciness of other East Indian dishes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: East Indian
    Keyword: tomato ginger raita
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cups plain yogurt I use 6% Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2-3 tomatoes, chopped
    • ½ cup finely sliced Anaheim chile (or green bell pepper)
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
    • ¼ cup finely shredded fresh ginger
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    Instructions

    • Combine yogurt, sour cream, cilantro and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
    • When ready to serve fill a serving dish with yogurt mixture.
    • Top with tomatoes and peppers.
    • Heat oil in small non-stick pan over high heat. When hot add the mustard seeds. Cook until the sputtering stops, about 30 seconds, using a lid to contain them.
    • Add ginger and cook for another 30 seconds shaking the pan.
    • Pour evenly over tomato-chile mixture. Serve raita immediately.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tomato Ginger and Green Chile Raita
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 152 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 19mg6%
    Sodium 490mg21%
    Potassium 401mg11%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 350IU7%
    Vitamin C 16mg19%
    Calcium 139mg14%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. steshni

      February 29, 2024 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      DELOCIOUS MEAL!! perfect to cool off after a spicy dish:)

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      • Cinde Little

        February 29, 2024 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks Steshni! I love this raita so I'm glad you liked it too.

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