Tomato Pachidi(Tomato Yogurt Dip)

Finding ways to use the lycopene rich tomatoes, try this simple raita/pachidi/dip and it does

taste awesome with all the nutrients in them.

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K. They are also a very good

source of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, chromium, and vitamin B1. In addition,

tomatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, folate, copper, niacin, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron,

pantothenic acid, phosphorus, vitamin E and protein. Yogurt is a good source of calcium and pro-biotic.

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Cooking Time – 5 to 7 Minutes

Serves – 4

Ingredients

Tomato – 2 to 3 small or 2 medium or 1 big Chopped finely

Green chili – 1 or to your taste(chopped)

Grated ginger – 1 tsp

Salt – 1 tsp

Yogurt – 1 cup(8 oz)

Oil – 1 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida powder –pinch

Method

1) Heat a pan and add oil, once this oil is hot add the mustard seeds. After they stop spluttering add

the asafoetida powder, green chili, grated ginger and the tomato pieces.

2) Saute on high heat for 5 minutes till the tomatoes become tender.

3) Let this cool for 10 minutes and to this add salt and yogurt and serve it with rice

or flat bread of your choice.

4) You can also use it as a dip for your veggies, a low fat and nutritious one.

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