Tomato Raita RM # 2

A good accompaniment to rice varieties and it is my fav side dish for Venn-pongal[A south Indian breakfast,rice moong dhal combo].


You need:
Tomatoes - 2
Curd - 2 cups,fresh and thick
Curry leaves - a few
Red chilles -2 ,broken into bits
Salt-To taste
Seasoning:
Mustard seeds -1/2 teaspoon
Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida- a pinch

1. Put the tomatoes in boiling water and let it simmer for 5 minutes or till the skin separates.
2. Cool,drain and peel the tomatoes.
3. Mash lightly.
4. Beat curd with salt till smooth and keep aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan and add the seasonings,asafoetida,red chillies,curry leaves and fry till mustard splutters.
6. Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
7. Let it cool.Add this to the curd.
8. Mix well and serve.
   

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