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Tomato Coconut Raita – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Tomato Coconut Raita

Elevate your Indian-inspired meals with this incredibly refreshing and surprisingly textured Tomato Coconut Raita! The sweetness of ripe tomatoes and coconut perfectly balances the cool, tangy yogurt, while a final sizzling tadka adds a pop of aromatic spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup (80 g / 2.82 oz) shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 Tbs / 30ml (1 fl oz) minced green chilis
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) salt
  • 2 cups (480 g / 16.9 oz) plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbs / 15ml (0.5 fl oz) vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp / 7.5g (0.26 oz) whole mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) crushed dried red pepper
  • For the best texture, use unsweetened desiccated or freshly grated coconut. If you only have sweetened shredded coconut, rinse it thoroughly in warm water and squeeze dry before using.
  • Full-fat plain yogurt will yield the creamiest result. For a thicker, tangier raita, you can substitute Greek yogurt.
  • Use firm, ripe tomatoes like Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes. For a less watery raita, you can gently squeeze out the seeds and excess juice before chopping.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the coarsely chopped tomatoes, shredded coconut, minced green chilis, salt, and yogurt.
  2. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Prepare the tadka (tempering).
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the whole mustard seeds and crushed red pepper and fry until the seeds begin to pop and sputter, about 30-60 seconds. Immediately pour the hot oil and spices into the yogurt mixture and stir quickly to combine.
  6. Cover and chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop and meld together.
  7. Don't skip the chilling step! Allowing the raita to rest for a few hours is crucial for the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 7g

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