Cucumber, Onion and Tomato Raita (Yoghurt) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups, thick natural yoghurt (or sour cream)
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped or sliced
• 1 medium tomato - seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber (kheera or kakri), finely chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped <i>(optional, but they are nice)</i>
• 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves and/or chopped mint leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground roast cumin seeds (or freshly ground black pepper)
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground roast cumin seeds for garnish
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely cubed (optional)
• <b>Optional garnish:</b>
• 1/2 red chilli, chopped
• sprig of mint leaves