SIDE DISHES...

The following Indian recipes for side dishes compliment the meal by offering a variety of texture. The cucumber raita is a cooling dish, and helpful to those who may find a particular curry a little too hot.

Cucumber Raita

• 1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated or sliced
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of salt
• pinch chili powder

In a bowl beat the yoghurt until creamy. Add the other ingredients and stir gently to mix. Chill. Garnish with a pinch chili powder and black pepper sprinkled over the top.

Boondi Raita

• 2 tablespoons boondi
• 1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground chili powder

Soak the boondi in hot water for 2 minutes, drain and squeeze gently to remove most of the water. Set aside.

In a bowl beat the yoghurt until creamy. Stir in the boondi. Sprinkle with the spices and stir gently. Chill. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Tomato & Onion Salad

• 1 medium tomato - chopped
• 1 medium onion - finely chopped
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill. Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.

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