Tomato Onion Raita

Raita is an Indian accompaniment made using fresh plain yogurt and spices. Variety of veggies and fruits are added to it for variations. Here is how to make Onion Tomato Raita Recipe.

Well, if there is one dish that is simple, quick and can make a simple meal interesting, it is Indian Raita Recipe.

It is an Indian accompaniment that can round off any meal and is so easy that you can get it ready last minute.

Also, it has so many variations that you can make a new Raita, so that none at home gets bored of it.

Well, Raita is my favourite and it is served with meals almost everyday, especially in Summers.

Why? Because it is made of Curd and it has amazing properties to cool your body down and save you from the scorching heat outside.

Also when I have literally no time in my hand, Raita becomes such a life saviour as it makes my simplest to simplest meal interesting.

Learn how to make this easy and quick Raita recipe, which will hardly take 15 minutes of your time and can be served with your everyday meals.

Here is the recipe of Raita.

What is Raita?

Raita, an Indian condiment is made of Curd/Yogurt.

Yogurt  is whisked until smooth and then flavoured with various ingredients.

So If you want a side dish for your meals next time, you can just whip up this Raita.

Raita Ingredients

Other than yogurt as its main Raita ingredient, I have added green chillies, coriander leaves, finely chopped onions and tomatoes to spice it up and give a nice crunch to the Raita.

To flavour it up more, salt, black salt and cumin powder have also been added.

Here, I have used only tomato and onion, but you can use any raw vegetable of your choice to make your own version of delicious Raita such as Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Carrot etc.

Raita Variations

Sometimes I like to serve plain yogurt with my meals and other days, some of my favourite raita such as Carrot Raita, Easy Cucumber Raita, Restaurant Style Pineapple Raita, Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita, Boondi Raita, Palak Raita, Mooli Raita, Pomegranate Raita, Mint Raita and many more.

Kaddu ka Raita – Kaddu ka Raita or Pumpkin Raita is an easy to make accompaniment made using fresh pumpkin and yogurt and it goes very well with Indian meals. 

Carrot Raita – Carrot Raita or Gajar ka Raita is an Indian side dish made using fresh yogurt, grated carrots and few spices. It can be paired with any Indian meal.

Cucumber Raita – Cucumber Raita is a creamy side dish made using grated cucumber, yogurt and a few spices. It is a great accompaniment with spicy Indian meals and have many health benefits. 

Mango Raita – Mango Raita is a delicious curd based accompaniment which goes very well with any meals. Ripe mango and mint makes this raita very special and a must make during summers when mangoes are in season. 

What to serve with Raita?

Every household has its own way of serving Raita, but I will tell you how I like to serve my Raita Recipes.

• You can serve it with your Pulav, Biryani or any other Rice preparation you make at home. I also serve it with the most comforting food during Winters, Khichdi.

• Serve it along with your everyday meals. By everyday meals, I mean Dal, Rice, Sabzi, Phulka with a side of salad and your favourite Raita.

• Serve it along with Stuffed Parathas such as Aloo Paratha, Gobhi Paratha, Mooli Paratha, Paneer Paratha for your breakfast or dinner.

How to store Raita?

If you have leftovers of this Raita, you can refrigerate it for about 2 days in an air tight container.

Can you freeze Raita?

I would recommend you to make a fresh Raita every time you want to serve it, because nothing tastes better than a fresh Raita.

Frozen raita split a little when you thaw it. But you can keep whisking it and add some fresh smooth curd to make it smooth again. 

So just in case you have a lot of leftover, you can freeze it in that case.

How to make Raita Step by Step

Whisk the yogurt until smooth.

Add cumin powder, black salt and regular salt and mix well.

Add green chilli, cilantro, onion and tomato and mix well.

Refrigerate the raita for a few hours before serving.

Tomato Onion Raita Recipe

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Tomato Onion Raita Recipe

Raita is an Indian accompaniment made using fresh plain yogurt and spices. Variety of veggies and fruits are added to it for variations. Here is how to make Onion Tomato Raita Recipe.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 58 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 cups Yogurt
• 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Black Salt
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Green Chilli Finely Chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
• 1/2 cup Tomato Chopped

Instructions

1. Whisk the yogurt until smooth.

2. Add cumin powder, black salt and regular salt and mix well.

3. Add green chilli, cilantro, onion and tomato and mix well.

4. Add little milk if the raita is too thick.

5. Refrigerate the raita for a few hours before serving.

Recipe Notes

You can thin the raita using water also.

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Onion Raita Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 236mg10%

Potassium 175mg5%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 193IU4%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 102mg10%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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