Goan Tause Tomat Raita Recipe
Goan Tause Tomat Raita
Goan Style Cucumber and Tomato Yogurt Dip/Condiment
Submitted By: Taz

Ingredients:

2 Cups Plain Yogurt (Dahi / Dai)
3 Roma Tomatoes (Tamatar / Tomat) - diced
1 Fresh Green Chile (Hari Mirch / Tanrni Mirsang) - seeded and diced
1 Large Cucumber (Kheera / Tause)* - peeled and roughly grated
3 Tbs Red Onion (Pyaz / Piyavu) - small diced
½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera / Jeren) - roasted and ground
½ tsp Black Peppercorns (Kali Mirch / Mirsang) - roasted and ground
Kosher Salt (Namak / Meet) to taste
Pinch of Granulated Sugar (Chini / Sakkar)
-OPTIONAL-
2 Tbs Fresh Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta / Voli Kothambi) - rough chopped

Preparation:
  1. Peel and grate your cucumber and place in a fine mesh sieve - Set aside to drain away some liquid until needed
  2. Place small dry skillet over medium-low heat - Add cumin seeds and peppercorns and toast for until fragrant (apx 2 minutes)
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a minimum 10 minutes
  4. Transfer toasted ingredients to a clean coffee grinder, spice mill, or mortar and pestle and grind into a fine powder
  5. In a medium, nonreactive bowl, add the yogurt and whisk until smooth
  6. Add the grated cucumber, diced tomato, diced chiles, granulated sugar, and roasted/ground spices and fold until thoroughly combined
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste
  8. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving (overnight for best results) to allow flavors to meld
  9. Serve as a cold soup, a starter salad, with bread or crackers as a snack, or alongside spicy dishes as part of any Goan/Konkani or Indian meal to 'cut the heat'
* Can substitute 1 large English cucumber (Kakri) - no need to peel

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