Red onion Raita

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 sm Garlic clove
1 sm Green Chilli, seeded
1 lg Red onion
2/3 cup Natural yoghurt
2 tsp. Chopped fresh coriander
Plus extra to garnish
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Method:

1. Heat a small frying pan and dry fry the cumin seeds for 1-2 minutes until they release their aroma and begin to pop.
2. Lightly crush or flatten the cumin seeds using the heel of a heavy bladed knife.
3. Finely chop the garlic, green chilli and red onion. Stir into yoghurt with the crushed cumin seeds and chopped coriander.
4. Add sugar and salt to taste. Spoon the raita into a small bowl and chill until ready to serve. Garnish wit extra coriander before serving. Good with rice and nan.