Onion Tomato Raita
Raita is a condiment in South Asian cuisine made of Yogurt/Curd/dahi together with raw or cooked vegetables.

Raita Is A Perfect Accompaniments For Any Spicy Indian Cuisine 

It goes well with Biryani Varities , Chilli Parotta , Chapatti and is served as a sides for many main course dishes. Its gives a good cooling effect with any spicy dish. Raita can be made in many different ways using different raw or cooked vegetables , different spice powders and different herbs. Basic raita served in restaurants are onion and tomato raita which is very simple to make. Raita is best side for biryani . Check out our biryani recipe here Chicken Biryani.

Tips

*You can DESEED the green chillies and then mince them finely and then add it to the raita. This will reduce the spice level in the raita. *Use fresh thick yogurt /curd for best taste. DO not use sour curd. *You can cut onions lengthwise too instead of chopping it finely. *Chilled raita tastes good but if you do not have time then you can serve it immediately.  
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 Onions (Medium Sized, Finely Chopped.)
  • 2 Tomato (Medium Sized, Chopped)
  • 1 Green Chili / Thai Hot Peppers (Finely Minced)
  • 1 tsp Salt (Or as required)
  • 2 cup Fresh Thick Yogurt / Curd /Dahi (1 Cup = 180 ML)
  • 1/2 cup Water (1/2 Cup = 90 ML)
Instructions
  1. Take a bowl and whisk / Mix 2 cups of yogurt / curd without lumps , add 1 tsp salt to it and mix well. Now add 1 medium sized finely chopped Onions , 2 medium sized chopped tomato , 1 green chilli very finely minced and 1/2 cup water. Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate the raita for at-least 1/2 an hour and serve chilled.
Recipe Notes

*You can DESEED the green chillies and then mince them finely and then add it to the raita. This will reduce the spice level in the raita. *Use fresh thick yogurt /curd for best taste. DO not use sour curd. *You can cut onions lengthwise too instead of chopping it finely. *Chilled raita tastes good but if you do not have time then you can serve it immediately.

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