Onion Raita
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 2:31am

Ingredients




1 yellow or white onion, sliced fine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 red onion, sliced fine
1 small red chile, seeded and chopped fine (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
Salt and black pepper

Preparation

1 Cook yellow or white onion in oil for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not browned. Add cumin seeds and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Turn into a serving bowl. 2 Add remaining ingredients, seasoning well to taste. Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, if possible, to allow flavors to blend. This is a great accompaniment to fried dishes, steak or Indian dishes.