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.
Servings 6 people
Calories 152kcal
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
Serving: 150g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg
