Avocado, Tomato and Onion Yoghurt (Raita)
Avocado, Tamatar aur Pyaz ka Raita
This is a simple, refreshing raita for summer. It can be served with an Indian meal or alongside a grilled chicken/fish/meat and a selection of vegetables. Avocados are called Makhan phal in Hindi.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 avocado pear, skinned, stone removed and flesh chopped into small cubes
- 1 tomato, skinned, de-seeded and chopped into small cubes
- 1-2 green chillies, sliced thinly (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups yoghurt
- A good sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. roast cumin, coarsely powdered (roast cumin seeds in a dry wok and grind in a mortar)
- 1/4 tsp. chilli powder
Instructions
- Lightly beat yoghurt in a bowl.
- Add all other ingredients, except half of the chilli powder and cumin powder, and fold gently together.
- Place in a serving dish and sprinkle saved chilli and cumin powders.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Avocado for the raita should be on the firm side and not soggy.
- Also see A Collection of Raita Recipes.