Raita

Pomegranate Raita
You will need

• 1 small pomegranate
• 400ml of plain yoghurt
• handful of fresh coriander leaves and stalks, chopped
• salt and black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
• a pinch of chilli powder , to taste

Lightly press down on the pomegranate and roll with your hands on a hard surface, this will help you release the seeds on all sides.
Slice in half and over a bowl tap the outside with a wooden spoon , the seeds should come out... if not hit harder :-).
Mix yoghurt , most of the pomegranate seeds ,coriander ,season with salt and lots of black pepper, cumin powder and the red chilli powder.
Garnish with a handful of pomegranate seeds and a few coriander leaves.

Tomato ,Cucumber and Onion Raita
You will need

• 1 tomato diced
• 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
• 12 cm of cucumber, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves
• 400ml of plain yoghurt
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder

Simply mix all the indigents together , I like to serve these with naan bread, and hot curry's.

Cucumber and Mint Raita
You will need

• 12cm of cucumber ,peeled then coarsely grate on a box grater and squeeze out all the excess moisture out of it, a muslin cloth or even a tea towel works.
• 3 tablespoon of shredded fresh mint
• 400ml of plain yoghurt
• salt and black pepper to taste
• pinch of chilli powder and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder