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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.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: East Indian
Keyword: tomato ginger raita
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

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
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.