Yogurt tomato cooler

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonCorn oil
2Garlic cloves, crushed
½teaspoonCumin seeds
1cupPlain yogurt
½teaspoonPaprika
2Firm tomatoes, fine chopped
4Green onions, finely chopped
2tablespoonsChopped fresh mint
Salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Fresh mint sprigs

Directions

Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cumin seeds and cook very gently 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

In a bowl, combine cooled garlic mixture, yogurt, paprika and stir well. Add tomatoes, green onions, chopped mint, salt and pepper.

Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and chill several hours. Garnish with mint sprigs.

VARIATION: Omit tomatoes and onions and add 1 peeled seeded finely chopped or grated cucumber.

NOTE: Serve as an accompaniment to curries or as a tasty sauce with hot buttered Nan or pita bread.