Raita

Prepare the vegetables:½ cup cucumber - finely diced.½ cup vine tomatoes - finely diced and liquid and seeds discarded.¼ cup red onion - finely chopped.2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - finely chopped.½ teaspoon cumin - toasted in a dry skillet for a minute until aromatic.

Mix it up: In a bowl, combine cold yogurt with the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and toasted cumin, then mix well until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust for salt. You can add a splash of lemon for more acidity. Garnish with more cucumber, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Let it sit in the fridge if not serving immediately. This helps the flavors meld beautifully. Enjoy with biryanis, curries, or as a refreshing dip for flatbreads! We recommend it with Rajma, an ultra-creamy kidney bean curry.