Tomato & Onion Raitha

Raitha is one of the easiest things to make. The varieties of raithas are innumerable! One can switch the vegetables or the tempering or the seasoning to come up with countless variations. I can eat raitha just by itself. Of course, they make great accompaniment to pulaos, biryanis, khichdis, stuffed parathas and bhaths. Raithas can be made with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cooked greens, beets, boiled potatoes, grilled eggplants, boiled beans (like kidney beans, garbanzo, black etc.) The possibilities are endless! Here is a simple raitha with tomatoes and onions that is easy to make and delicious to taste!

Ingredients:
1 Tomato (chopped)
1 small Onion (chopped)
2 tbsp chopped Cilantro
1 Green Chilly/Serrano pepper
1 cup thick Yogurt
1/4 cup water (optional. can be skipped if the yogurt is not too thick)
Salt to taste
Tempering:
1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
Pinch ofAsafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp Oil


Method:
In a bowl, whisk yogurt and water together until smooth. Add the chopped tomatoes, onions & cilantro. In a small kadai, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. Once the seeds splutter, add hing & green chilly & fry for a few seconds. Add to the yogurt. Add salt to taste.

Variation: Add 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1/8 tsp jeera powder and 1/8 tsp red chilly powder in place of the tempering for an even easier variation.